Alexander Graham Bell (On My Own Biographies)

Sherrow, Victoria

ISBN 10: 1575054604 ISBN 13: 9781575054605

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books, 2001

Synopsis

Presents a brief biography of the teacher and inventor best known for his invention of the telephone.

About this title

About the Author:

Elaine S. Verstraete creates art and illustration from her studio in Middlesex, New York. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University and currently teaches illustration at Rochester Institute of Technology. Elaine's illustrations appear in numerous children's books, including six titles with Lerner Publishing Group. Her work also appears on Wegmans brand product labels and numerous Rochester-area festival posters, including Rochester's renowned Lilac Festvial.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 1-3-Beginning with Bell's childhood in Scotland, this book treats the inventor's early years spent working with his father (a speech teacher), studying speech and sound in college, developing an interest in inventions, and teaching at schools for deaf children. An afterword addresses his later career and personal life. Full-color illustrations and one sepia-toned photo, large print, and easy text will be helpful to beginning and reluctant readers. The afterword is on a higher reading level.

Marilyn Ackerman, Brooklyn Public Library, NY

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About this edition

• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1575054604
• ISBN 13: 9781575054605
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Verstraete Elaine