bell, alexander graham

Introduces the life and accomplishments of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor most widely known for developing the telephone.

In 1915, thirteen-year-old William is sent by his mother to spend the summer working with an eccentric inventor, Alexander Graham Bell, and his crew in a tiny Nova Scotia town.

Profiles the life of Alexander Graham Bell, discussing his childhood, his work to improve the telegraph, his development of the telephone, and his efforts to gain acceptance for his invention.

Animated depiction of the life of Alexander Graham Bell, one of America's best known inventors.

Describes the boyhood and career of the inventor of the telephone and teacher of the deaf, emphasizing the importance of discipline in his life.

A biography, with photographs and quotes from Bell himself, which follows this well known inventor from his childhood in Scotland through his life-long efforts to come up with ideas that would improve people's lives.

A biography of the prolific inventor who had a keen interest in voice and sound and who worked tirelessly on behalf of deaf people.

A character study and family history that also reveals Bell's various scientific pursuits, including his experimentation with flight.

Discusses how the attempted assassination of James A. Garfield just four months after he was elected president impacted the nation and affected the remainder of his presidency.