Book of Inventions - Couverture rigide

Harrison, Ian

 
9780792282969: Book of Inventions
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ISBN 10 : 0792282965 ISBN 13 : 9780792282969
Editeur : National Geographic, 2004

Synopsis

Combining curious and colorful anecdotes with intricate research and photographs, National Geographic presents a fact-filled and lively history of inventions and their inventors. With a creative and humorous approach to reference, The Book of Inventions is a spirited and engaging look at knowledge and history.From the tiny paperclip to the massive jet engine, and from mastermind Leonardo da Vinci to quirky vacuum-cleaner inventor James Dyson, The Book of Inventions is encyclopedic in scope and entertaining in the extreme. Learn the dates, details, and amazing stories of how some of our most interesting and useful objects have been invented. Presented in an eye-catching retro style, the book's nine chapters reveal how innovations as diverse as the disposable diaper, the zipper, the hair dryer, the photocopier, the artificial heart, and the traffic light have affected all aspects of our daily lives. Compelling and colorful layouts enhance each spread and break down information into small bits that are accessible to readers of all ages.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Combining curious and colorful anecdotes with intricate research and photographs, National Geographic presents a fact-filled and lively history of inventions and their inventors. With a creative and humorous approach to reference, The Book of Inventions is a spirited and engaging look at knowledge and history.

From the tiny paperclip to the massive jet engine, and from mastermind Leonardo da Vinci to quirky vacuum-cleaner inventor James Dyson, The Book of Inventions is encyclopedic in scope and entertaining in the extreme. Learn the dates, details, and amazing stories of how some of our most interesting and useful objects have been invented. Presented in an eye-catching retro style, the book's nine chapters reveal how innovations as diverse as the disposable diaper, the zipper, the hair dryer, the photocopier, the artificial heart, and the traffic light have affected all aspects of our daily lives. Compelling and colorful layouts enhance each spread and break down information into small bits that are accessible to readers of all ages.

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Éditeur
National Geographic
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0792282965
ISBN 13 
9780792282969
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9781844031849: The Book of Inventions: The Stories Behind the Inventions and Inventors of the Modern World

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1844031845 ISBN 13 :  9781844031849
Editeur : Cassell Illustrated, 2004
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