100 Inventions That Made History - Couverture rigide

DK

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1409340988 ISBN 13 : 9781409340980

Editeur : DK Children, 2014

Synopsis

Incredible inventions and inspiring innovations have transformed the world today, so you can't imagine life without them!

This tour through time tracks the brilliant breakthroughs of great geniuses starting with ancient times and ending in the modern era.?? Packed full of awesome ideas, from aeroplanes, batteries, and chocolate, to video games, wheels, and X-rays, you'll hear the inside story on the brainwaves behind them all. You'll meet the masters of invention who dreamed up the greatest gadgets and gizmos ever. From the everyday essentials we take for granted to fabulous firsts like the car and the television, this roll call of history's most groundbreaking inventions is guaranteed to educate, engage, and entertain the whole family.

??Part of DK's best-selling top 100 series, 100 Inventions That Made History presents an in-depth exploration of each important invention in unprecedented detail with eye-catching visuals and informative text, while stunning galleries reveal a selection of mind-blowing inventions on a shared theme. Also included are the disastrous prototypes that never got off the ground and the futuristic fantasies that may soon be up and running.

Open your eyes to a world of wonder... and who knows, you might become the trailblazer of tomorrow!

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Discover the inventions that helped shape the world we know today100 Inventions That Made History is no ordinary history book. Take a look at the trailblazing inventions that have advanced technology and transformed the way we live, as well as the gadgets and gizmos we couldn't live without!From cars and planes to the printing press and television, from the light bulb to antibiotics, computer games to jeans, this top 100 comes from all over the world, taking in all types of inventions. Each profile explores key inventions in depth, while gallery spreads bring together the major inventions in a particular area. Plus, the inventions are put into historical context with "It couldn't have been done without..." and "It paved the way for..." panels.Take a seat and view the brilliant breakthroughs that have changed our world with engaging graphics and unusual facts in 100 Inventions That Made History.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DK Children
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1409340988
• ISBN 13: 9781409340980
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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