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The story of inventions
Summary
The story of...
The story of inventions
- 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.
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- Paperback
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This is a book that makes you want to read it! Every page has a fascinating story on it; you’ll meet characters who were often either slightly crazy, or incredibly bright, or just plain brave. You’ll learn new words, you’ll learn about history, and you’ll end up looking afresh at the things around you which we often take for granted nowadays.
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