Alexander Graham Bell

In 1876, at only 29 years old, Alexander Graham Bell completed the invention that would turn him into a household name: the telephone. What began as a tool for his deaf students, the device would ultimately change the way people communicate forever.

Driven by a keen scientific mind and a desire to find new ways to assist people, Bell produced groundbreaking inventions in an astonishing range of fields, including aviation and medicine. Jennifer Groundwater tells the story of his most important discoveries, and his passionate, lifelong quest to improve the way things work.

This new illustrated edition offers 50+ visuals including blueprints, artifacts, and behind-the-scenes photos of Bell developing inventions.

In 1876, la doar 29 de ani, Alexander Graham Bell a finalizat inventia care l-ar transforma intr-un nume de uz casnic: telefonul. Ceea ce a inceput ca un instrument pentru studentii sai surzi, dispozitivul ar schimba in cele din urma modul in care oamenii comunica pentru totdeauna. Condus de o minte stiintifica dornica si de dorinta de a gasi noi modalitati de a ajuta oamenii, Bell a produs inventii revolutionare intr-o gama uimitoare de domenii, inclusiv aviatie si medicina.