100 Greatest Science Inventions of All Time
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100 Greatest Science Inventions of All Time by Kendall Haven
This ready reference presents fascinating facts about 100 amazing inventions, a panoramic overview of the history of science, and a collection of engaging reads. Inventions are the stuff of dreams, quickly gaining widespread use, becoming central to culture, and ultimately changing our lives.
"Written by a scientist who became an award-winning children's storyteller, this book is a highly readable overview of scientific thought and invention from 250 BC to the present...[h]ighly recommended for public and school libraries. It is a good choice for reluctant readers who will appreciate how each invention is a chapter unto itself that can be read just a bit at a time." - VOYA
"This straightforward guide to a fascinating field will be welcome in both school and young adult collections." - Lawrence Looks at Books
"Arranged chronologically, the three-page entries in this engaging work begin with the date of the invention and name of the inventor. These are followed by a narrative on the importance and history of the item, the scientist's process, and a description of how the invention has developed over time. The author's stated criteria for inclusion are that the invention was based in science, it was an invention rather than a discovery, and that it has had great ramifications for society....[t]his is a good resource." - School Library Journal
"This straightforward guide to a fascinating field will be welcome in both school and young adult collections." - Lawrence Looks at Books
"Arranged chronologically, the three-page entries in this engaging work begin with the date of the invention and name of the inventor. These are followed by a narrative on the importance and history of the item, the scientist's process, and a description of how the invention has developed over time. The author's stated criteria for inclusion are that the invention was based in science, it was an invention rather than a discovery, and that it has had great ramifications for society....[t]his is a good resource." - School Library Journal
Kendall Haven is an award-winning author, master storyteller, and former research scientist. He has published a number of books, including Marvels of Science, Marvels of Math, and 100 Most Popular Scientists.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781591582649 |
| ISBN 10 | 1591582644 |
| Title | 100 Greatest Science Inventions of All Time |
| Author | Kendall Haven |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2005-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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