The Story of Inventions
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2007
Usborne Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7460-7009-3 (ISBN)
Usborne Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7460-7009-3 (ISBN)
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Explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions which surround us were created, from simple spectacles to complex computers. This title covers such diverse subjects as toilets, bread, Braille, parachutes and jeans, alongside more traditional 'inventions' such as aeroplanes, microwaves and computers.
This book explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions which surround us were created, from simple spectacles to complex computers. It covers such diverse subjects as toilets, bread, Braille, parachutes and jeans, alongside more traditional 'inventions' such as aeroplanes, microwaves and computers. The development of each invention is thoroughly detailed over each double page, showing not only how and why the invention was created, but how they have been influenced by other discoveries over the ages. It is humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum. It contains a full glossary of technical terms and internet-links to encourage further learning.
This book explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions which surround us were created, from simple spectacles to complex computers. It covers such diverse subjects as toilets, bread, Braille, parachutes and jeans, alongside more traditional 'inventions' such as aeroplanes, microwaves and computers. The development of each invention is thoroughly detailed over each double page, showing not only how and why the invention was created, but how they have been influenced by other discoveries over the ages. It is humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum. It contains a full glossary of technical terms and internet-links to encourage further learning.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 27.7.2007 |
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Illustrationen | Adam Larkum |
Zusatzinfo | full colour illustrations throughout |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 165 x 230 mm |
Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Naturwissenschaft / Technik |
ISBN-10 | 0-7460-7009-8 / 0746070098 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7460-7009-3 / 9780746070093 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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