About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration after a first attempt fails or when they are curious about how the objects in their hands actually came to be. It is the perfect tool for a child who needs to see that 'genius' is often just a combination of curiosity and the refusal to give up. This narrative nonfiction account follows Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson through the high-stakes race to patent the first telephone, emphasizing that even the most world-changing inventions required teamwork and many trips back to the drawing board. Written for proficient young readers, this DK volume balances historical facts with a dramatic, fast-paced story. It introduces themes of healthy competition, scientific ethics, and the importance of professional partnership. It is an excellent choice for kids aged 7 to 10 who are transitioning into longer chapter books and prefer true stories over fantasy, providing them with a sense of accomplishment as they navigate a text filled with both information and excitement.
