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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: 25/03/2021
    ISBN13: 9781445169101, 978-1445169101
    ISBN10: 144516910X
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    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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