Description

Book Synopsis
A curated, illustrated collection of the best examples of human achievements and discoveries in history

Table of Contents
  • 1: Creative curiosity
  • 1: Ancient tools
  • 1: Ancient Chinese inventions
  • 1: Printing press
  • 1: Clocks
  • 1: Steam engines
  • 1: Locomotives
  • 1: Bicycles
  • 1: Computers
  • 1: Plastics
  • 1: Motor cars
  • 1: Electric light
  • 1: Telephone
  • 1: Sound recording
  • 1: Cinema
  • 1: Heavier-than-air aircraft
  • 1: New materials
  • 1: Global positioning system
  • 1: Lasers
  • 1: Robots
  • 1: World wide web
  • 1: Glossary
  • 1: Further information
  • 1: Index

A Short Illustrated History of Inventions

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    A Paperback / softback by Clive Gifford, Rita Petruccioli

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      Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/03/2021
      ISBN13: 9781445169101, 978-1445169101
      ISBN10: 144516910X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A curated, illustrated collection of the best examples of human achievements and discoveries in history

      Table of Contents
      • 1: Creative curiosity
      • 1: Ancient tools
      • 1: Ancient Chinese inventions
      • 1: Printing press
      • 1: Clocks
      • 1: Steam engines
      • 1: Locomotives
      • 1: Bicycles
      • 1: Computers
      • 1: Plastics
      • 1: Motor cars
      • 1: Electric light
      • 1: Telephone
      • 1: Sound recording
      • 1: Cinema
      • 1: Heavier-than-air aircraft
      • 1: New materials
      • 1: Global positioning system
      • 1: Lasers
      • 1: Robots
      • 1: World wide web
      • 1: Glossary
      • 1: Further information
      • 1: Index

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