Genius! by Deborah Kespert

Genius! by Deborah Kespert

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From Archimedes machine for carrying water up hill, to Edisons electric light bulbthis book tells each gripping story of invention, struggle and perseverance is told in fascinating detail. It also includes a selection of simple how-to activities to inspire the budding scientist.

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Genius! by Deborah Kespert

From Archimedes's machine for carrying water up hill, to Edison's electric light bulb; from the Wright brothers' first powered flight to the Saturn V space rocket; from Gutenberg's printing press to Tim Berners-Lee's creation of the worldwide web each gripping story of invention, struggle and perseverance is told here in fascinating detail. The book also includes a selection of simple how-to activities to inspire the budding scientist.
'Unlike other publications on the history of invention, Genius! combines a fun approach with meaty information' - London Mums magazine
Deborah Kespert is the author of numerous children’s books, including Explore! and, with David Baker, Space Academy.
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ISBN 13 9780500650431
ISBN 10 0500650438
Title Genius!
Author Deborah Kespert
Series Discovery Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2015-04-20
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.