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Anna Claybourne | Adam Larkum

Story of Inventions

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781409555551
  • Weight: 310g
  • Dimensions: 167 x 231mm
  • Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012
  • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 7-9
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Description

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, a glossary and internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an inventor.

Chapters in this book include:
- Land transport
- Air travel
- Food
- Household inventions
- Communication
- Clothing
- Medicine
- Writing
- More inventions