The first telephone
By: by Catherine Chambers
Edition: First American edition.
Series: DK adventures series; DK adventures
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781465438249; 9781465438256
Subjects: History; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 19th Century; Juvenile literature; Telephone; Readers (Elementary); JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / Inventions; Inventors; Readers (Elementary.); Biography; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / Electricity & Electronics
Other titles: Alexander Graham Bell's amazing invention
Description: "Experience the drama of scientific discovery! Alexander Graham Bell was determined to be the first to invent a transmitter that would carry a spoken message. With the help of Thomas Watson, Bell is about to transform we all communicate. The race is on, because Elisha Gray and other inventors are submitting patents, too"--

DK Reads The First Telephone is part of DK's three-level reading scheme helping kids learn how to read at home - and learn to love reading. This book is perfect for children "Reading Alone" who are proficient readers and developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. DK Reads are leveled into stages to help every child progress their reading skills and become a confident reader. DK Reads feature engaging and highly illustrated topics which appeal to kids. The story is supported with interactive themed pages and questions to encourage children to access information from a range of sources and develop comprehension and reading skills.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Alexander's ideas; title: The telegraph; title: Surrounded by sound; title: Workshop of wild dreams; title: Ideas for inventions; title: Good news and bad news; title: Making connections; title: The race for the patent; title: The sound of success; title: Telephones ring; title: Alexander Graham Bell's life; title: Telephones through the years; title: Telephone quiz.