The Story of Inventions
by Anna Claybourne Author
Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today. Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. Includes invention timelines and a glossary. With internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an inventor.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 978079451710-6
- Print Status
- In Print
- Inventions
- 41
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- E.D.C. Publishing
- Copyright
- 2007
Inventions
- All about inventions
- Inventing the Wheel
- Pedal Power
- Clever Catseyes
- Land Transportation Through the Ages
- Learning to Fly
- Gliders and Planes
- Down to Earth
- Aircraft Through the Ages
- The Spread of Chocolate
- Something to Chew On
- Crunchy, Crumbly Chips
- Doing the Dishes
- Sucking up Dust
- Miraculous Microwaves
- Down the Pot
- Bright Ideas
- Lighting Through the Ages
- Inventing the Telephone
- A Record of Sound
- Television is Born
- The Computer Age
- Communications Through the Ages
- The Story of Jeans
- Zip it Up
- Hooks and Loops
- Surgery Without Tears
- Spectacular Specs
- The Story of Adhesive Bandages
- Seeing Our Insides
- Paper Pioneers
- Books for Everyone
- The Brilliant Biro
- Sticky Messages
- Brainy Braille
- Writing Tools Through the Ages
- Going Under
- The Quiet-Loud Machine
- Taking Photos
- Everyday Inventions Through the Ages
- Crazy Ideas
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