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.
| ISBN: | 9781409555551 |
| Publication date: | 1st December 2012 |
| Author: | Anna Claybourne, Adam Larkum, Jane Chisholm |
| Publisher: | Usborne Publishing Ltd. an imprint of Usborne Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 95 pages |
| Series: | Narrative Non Fiction |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments Educational: Sciences, general science History |