The Invention of the Telephone

Most people take having a telephone for granted, but it wasn’t that long ago that people had to communicate in person or through letters. Learn about the great minds that invented the telephone. This historic look at telephone technology explores how forms of communication developed over time – from the Pony Express to Samuel Morse’s telegraph, to Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone all the way through to today’s smartphones.

Look around. Almost everything you see was invented by somebody. Explore the development of some of the greatest inventions in modern history with the World-Changing Inventions series. Historical photos and engaging text describe the people and events that shaped each amazing invention. Detailed explanations help readers to understand how each invention works and examine its lasting importance.