"An illustrated biography of the inventor of the telephone"-- "Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology!"-- Provided by publisher. Provided by publisher.

Who Was Alexander Graham Bell? -- An Inventor Is Born -- A Turning Point -- An Ear for Sound -- Endings and Beginnings -- A New Direction -- A Sound Is Heard -- A Race to the Finish -- Famous Words -- Victory! -- An Inventor to the End -- Timelines.