Alexander Graham Bell, Immigrant Scientist, Inventor, Educator, was born in Scotland in 1847, and migrated with his parents to Canada at the age of 23, then moved to Boston to teach, and became a US citizen in 1882. His most famous invention is the telephone, though he also invented many other things. He loved science and was one of the founders of the National Geographic Society in 1888. Children's Books: Alexander Graham Bell Answers the Call Mary Ann Fraser (Author & Illustrator) Publisher: Charlesbridge (August 2017) Ages: 6-9 yrs; Grades 1-4 Reviews: Coming Soon Alexander Graham Bell Elizabeth Macleod (Author); Andrej Krystoforski (Illustrator) Publisher: Kids Can Press (2007) Ages: 6-8 yrs; Grades 1-3 Review: Amazon Reviews 4.5* Alexander Graham Bell Editors of Times for Kids Series Publisher: Harper Colins; Time for Kids Biographies edition Ages: 6-10 yrs; Grades 2-4 Review: Amazon Reviews 4.5* Who Was Alexander Graham Bell? Bonnie Bader (Author); David Groff (Illustrator) Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Chapter Book: 111 pp; Ages: 8-12 yrs, Grades 3-7 Review: Amazon Reviews 4.8* "When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” ― Alexander Graham Bell
0 Comments
Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
Leave a Reply. |
Series Author
Nalini Krishnankutty Series DescriptionStarting with A is for Albert, B is for Blackwell, and C is for Clive, the series highlights the contributions made by immigrants to science, art, medicine, and more - to the founding of our nation, our institutions and our ways of living. This series provides a starting point for parents, educators and librarians to shape personal perspectives, create common narratives, and increase awareness of the tremendous impact that immigrants have had on our country. Archives
April 2017
Series Introduction |