Title:
The spectacular science of inventions / written by Rob Colson ; illustrated by Moreno Chiacchiera.
ISBN:
9780753479636
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Publication Information:
New York, NY : Kingfisher, 2024.
Physical Description:
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
A world of invention -- Ancient inventions -- Writing -- The printing press -- Inventions of the Han Dynasty -- Making metals -- Plastic materials -- Steam power -- The electric battery -- The camera -- Light bulbs -- Sending messages -- Broadcasting to the world -- Moving pictures -- Taking flight -- Rockets into space -- Computers -- Robots -- Seeing the invisible -- Failed inventions -- Future inventions -- Glossary.
Summary:
"Take a closer look at the gadgets around you. Learn about some of the cleverest ideas of all time in the incredible history of technology. How did the printing press change the world? Which plastic is stronger than steel? How do robots perform surgery. Answer these questions and more as you discover the spectacular science of inventions."-- Page 4 of cover.
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OCLC Number:
on1375550122
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