100 Inventions That Made History by Dk

100 Inventions That Made History by Dk

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Helps you discover the inventions that helped in shaping the world that we know. In this book, each profile explores key inventions in depth, while gallery spreads bring together the major inventions in a particular area.

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100 Inventions That Made History by Dk

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!
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ISBN 13 9781409340980
ISBN 10 1409340988
Title 100 Inventions That Made History
Author Dk
Series Dk 100 Things That Made History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 2014-02-03
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.