Alexander Graham Bell for Kids: His Life and Inventions, with 21 Activities (70) (For Kids series)
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Book Synopsis: Winner of the 2019 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Book Alexander Graham Bell invented not only the telephone, but also early versions of the phonograph, the metal detector, airplanes, and hydrofoil boats. This Scottish immigrant was also a pioneering speech teacher and a champion of educating those with hearing impairments, work he felt was his most important contribution to society. Bell worked with famous Americans such as Helen Keller and aviators Glenn Curtiss and Samuel P. Langley, and his inventions competed directly with those of Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers. This unique biography includes a time line, a list of online resources, and 21 engaging hands-on activities to better appreciate Bell's remarkable accomplishments.
Kids will:
- Construct a Pie Tin Telegraph and a Pizza Box Phonograph
- “See” and “feel” sound by building simple devices
- Communicate using American Sign Language
- Send secret messages using Morse code
- Investigate the properties of ailerons on a paper airplane
- Build and fly a tetrahedral kite
- And more!
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Inspire your child's curiosity and love for science with "Alexander Graham Bell for Kids: His Life and Inventions, with 21 Activities." This award-winning book introduces young readers to the incredible life and accomplishments of Alexander Graham Bell, the genius behind the invention of the telephone and so much more.
With its engaging storytelling and interactive approach, this book brings Bell's fascinating journey to life. From early versions of the phonograph to the metal detector, airplanes, and hydrofoil boats, Bell's inventions revolutionized the world we live in today. By delving into the life of this Scottish immigrant, kids will gain a deeper understanding of his pioneering work as a speech teacher and advocate for the hearing impaired.
Not only does "Alexander Graham Bell for Kids" provide an exciting biography, but it also includes 21 hands-on activities that will captivate young minds. Construct a Pie Tin Telegraph and a Pizza Box Phonograph to explore sound, communicate using American Sign Language, and even send secret messages using Morse code. Step into the shoes of a young experimenter and discover the properties of ailerons on a paper airplane or build and fly a tetrahedral kite.
With its carefully curated time line and list of online resources, this book encourages further exploration, making it an invaluable resource for both kids and educators alike. Spark your child's imagination and curiosity today with "Alexander Graham Bell for Kids: His Life and Inventions, with 21 Activities."
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