Author: Kremena T. Spengler
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404870172
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Presents a timeline of inventions from the use of fire in prehistoric times to the iPad in 2010, with an emphasis on developments in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
An Illustrated Timeline of Inventions and Inventors
Author: Kremena T. Spengler
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404870172
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Presents a timeline of inventions from the use of fire in prehistoric times to the iPad in 2010, with an emphasis on developments in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404870172
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Presents a timeline of inventions from the use of fire in prehistoric times to the iPad in 2010, with an emphasis on developments in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Concise History of Science & Invention
Author: Jolyon Goddard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205449
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
A global view of science and technology as it developed over the centuries.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205449
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
A global view of science and technology as it developed over the centuries.
The Picture History of Great Inventors
Author: Gillian Clements
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711216051
Category : Inventions
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
An introduction to the great inventors of the world. Filled with facts both serious and comic, the book describes the lives and work of more than 50 major inventors, with illustrated references to hundreds more. A timeline provides a glimpse into the lives and times of each inventor.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711216051
Category : Inventions
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
An introduction to the great inventors of the world. Filled with facts both serious and comic, the book describes the lives and work of more than 50 major inventors, with illustrated references to hundreds more. A timeline provides a glimpse into the lives and times of each inventor.
An Illustrated Timeline of Transportation
Author: Kremena Spengler
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404866612
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Presents a timeline of human transportation throughout history, from early forms of land and water travel to the development of road and highway systems, the invention of the motor engine, and air and space flight.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404866612
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Presents a timeline of human transportation throughout history, from early forms of land and water travel to the development of road and highway systems, the invention of the motor engine, and air and space flight.
1000 Inventions and Discoveries
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465434917
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Amazing discoveries and inventions of the last eight years bring this new edition of 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries up to date. Uncover the stories behind 1,000 remarkable inventions and discoveries that have shaped our world, from making fire to the gadgets of the 21st century. This revised and updated edition brings this comprehensive review of humanity's greatest ideas up to date. It is packed with discoveries and innovations in science, space, technology, transportation, medicine, mathematics, and language, along with a history timeline.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465434917
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Amazing discoveries and inventions of the last eight years bring this new edition of 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries up to date. Uncover the stories behind 1,000 remarkable inventions and discoveries that have shaped our world, from making fire to the gadgets of the 21st century. This revised and updated edition brings this comprehensive review of humanity's greatest ideas up to date. It is packed with discoveries and innovations in science, space, technology, transportation, medicine, mathematics, and language, along with a history timeline.
1,000 Inventions and Discoveries
Author: Roger Bridgman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074403096X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1186
Book Description
Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries. Fully revised and updated for 2020, 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries explores recent inventions and discoveries - from the Amazon Echo to the first photograph of a black hole - as well as showcasing revolutionary historical inventions such as the wheel. Whether you're a budding inventor, a history buff, or both, this amazing guide is packed with the inventions and discoveries in science, technology, transport, medicine, and mathematics that changed the course of human existence.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074403096X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1186
Book Description
Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries. Fully revised and updated for 2020, 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries explores recent inventions and discoveries - from the Amazon Echo to the first photograph of a black hole - as well as showcasing revolutionary historical inventions such as the wheel. Whether you're a budding inventor, a history buff, or both, this amazing guide is packed with the inventions and discoveries in science, technology, transport, medicine, and mathematics that changed the course of human existence.
Inventors
Author: Robert Winston
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 024146630X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax on board Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around in between takes. Inventors looks at the towering achievements of more than 50 inventors in great detail. From Lizzie Magie, who came up with the idea for the game Monopoly, but had it stolen, to the ancient Turkish polymath Ismail al-Jazari, who decided the best way to power a clock was with a model elephant, to Richard Turere, the Maasai inventor who created a lion-scaring device when he was just 13 years old - the inventors of this ebook have all used buckets-full of creativity to find ways to improve our world. Each page is packed with jaw-dropping facts, with every inventor's achievements written as a story. Professor Robert Winston's beautiful descriptions of the inventors' lives are brought to life through stunning illustrations by Jessamy Hawke and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their designs.The inventors come from all walks of life and parts of the world, making this the perfect ebook for every budding inventor.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 024146630X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax on board Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around in between takes. Inventors looks at the towering achievements of more than 50 inventors in great detail. From Lizzie Magie, who came up with the idea for the game Monopoly, but had it stolen, to the ancient Turkish polymath Ismail al-Jazari, who decided the best way to power a clock was with a model elephant, to Richard Turere, the Maasai inventor who created a lion-scaring device when he was just 13 years old - the inventors of this ebook have all used buckets-full of creativity to find ways to improve our world. Each page is packed with jaw-dropping facts, with every inventor's achievements written as a story. Professor Robert Winston's beautiful descriptions of the inventors' lives are brought to life through stunning illustrations by Jessamy Hawke and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their designs.The inventors come from all walks of life and parts of the world, making this the perfect ebook for every budding inventor.
A History of Just About Everything
Author: Elizabeth MacLeod
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771381957
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
From Buddha and Muhammad to King and Mandela, from the discovery of fire to the invention of the World Wide Web, and from Romeo and Juliet to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, this is a thorough and thoroughly entertaining compendium of important people and events.
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771381957
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
From Buddha and Muhammad to King and Mandela, from the discovery of fire to the invention of the World Wide Web, and from Romeo and Juliet to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, this is a thorough and thoroughly entertaining compendium of important people and events.
Science Year by Year
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465465332
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future. In this ultimate home reference, you'll see simple machines and modern-day marvels, following incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century. You'll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You'll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text. Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning family reference, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world we live in today. Budding scientists, get ready for a time travelling trip like no other.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465465332
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future. In this ultimate home reference, you'll see simple machines and modern-day marvels, following incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century. You'll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You'll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text. Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning family reference, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world we live in today. Budding scientists, get ready for a time travelling trip like no other.
Inventors Who Changed the World
Author: Heidi Poelman
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1641707585
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1641707585
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.