This nonfiction book gives detailed information about cell phones and communication history.  It contains a great timeline, starting in 1746 with Jean Nollet proving that electrical signals move fast, and then progressing on to 1837 with the invention of morse code and the telegraph, and 1962 the first satellite, and now (2009) there are over 4 billion cell phones in use worldwide.  A nice synopsis of telephone communication is given through the context of  history.  This book is complete with an index, glossary, and additional resources.  Recommended for the technology section of your library.