"The Telegraph and Telephone" by Richard Worth explores the fascinating evolution of communication technology. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th to early 20th centuries, the story follows the lives of inventors, engineers, and everyday people as they navigate the transformative effects of the telegraph and telephone on society. With richly detailed historical context, the narrative illustrates how these inventions bridged vast distances, changed social interactions, and played a significant role in shaping modern communication. The interplay between innovation and its societal impact serves as a compelling thread throughout the book. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Great Inventions .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-17 years.

There are 48 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2005 by Gareth Stevens Publishing .

Richard Worth has written several biographies and histories for middle graders, including Stanley and Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa in World History , The Spanish Inquisition in World History , and Voices from Colonial America: Louisiana, 1682-1803 .