Samuel F. B. Morse

A biography of the artist and inventor who devised the world's first practical telegraph system. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special sidebars introduce related topics. Absorbing historical photos, helpful timelines, detailed glossaries, and a resource section for further research will draw kids back to these books time and again!