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Penguin Random House

1,000 Inventions and Discoveries

1,000 Inventions and Discoveries

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Page Count: 256

Condition: New

Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction,History,Exploration & Discovery,Reference,General

Genre: Children and General Fiction

Book Binding: paperback;

DIMENSIONS (in.): 11.0 x 8.56 x 0.64

SKU:9781465494351

Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it.

From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries.

Fully revised and updated for 2020, 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries explores recent inventions and discoveries - from the Amazon Echo to the first photograph of a black hole - as well as showcasing revolutionary historical inventions such as the wheel. Whether you're a budding inventor, a history buff, or both, this amazing guide is packed with the inventions and discoveries in science, technology, transport, medicine, and mathematics that changed the course of human existence.
Tags: Exploration & Discovery , General , History , Inventions , Juvenile Nonfiction , PRHDRP , Reference , Technology View full details