The Telephone

by Marc Tyler Nobleman

Overview

Alexander Graham Bell first successfully spoke to Thomas Watson over his telephone device in 1876. But in order to invent the telephone, Bell had to study the work of scientists who came before him. And to this day, engineers continue to build upon this history of invention, resulting in the sleek, powerful smartphones in use today. From Charles Bourseul’s early idea to send sound waves through wires, to the cell towers of today, this book explores the invention and evolution of the telephone.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875306426
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	02/01/2026
Series:	Famous Inventions
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Marc Tyler Nobleman has written books on everything from ghosts to Groundhog Day, belly flops to the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Superman to summertime activities. Besides writing books, he is also a cartoonist whose work has appeared in more than 100 magazines. OR**** Marc Tyler Nobleman is the author of more than 50 books for young people. He writes regularly for Nickelodeon Magazine and has written for The History Channel. He is also a cartoonist whose single panels have appeared in more than 100 international publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, and Forbes. He lives with his wife and daughter in Connecticut.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	The First Words	4
Chapter 2	Before the Telephone	6
Chapter 3	Inventors	10
Chapter 4	How a Telephone Works	16
Chapter 5	The Telephone Becomes Popular	20
Chapter 6	Telephones Today	24
	Time Line: Telephones through the Years	26
	Fast Facts	28
	Hands On: Make a Telephone	29
	Glossary	30
	Internet Sites	31
	Read More	31
	Index	32

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