50 things you should know about inventions / by Clive Gifford ; consultant, Dr. Mike Goldsmith.
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TextSeries: 50 things you should know aboutPublisher: Lake Forest, CA : QEB Publishing, Inc., [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781682970201
- 1682970205
- Fifty things you should know about inventions
- Inventions [Spine title]
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In the ancient world, philosopher Archimedes designed new machines for farming. During the Renaissance, artist Leonardo da Vinci sketched his ideas for wondrous flying machines. Scientist James Watt provided ideas that would power the Industrial Revolution, while American inventor Thomas Edison patented more than 1000 inventions that would shape modern life, including the movie camera and the electric light bulb. Today's inventors still explore ideas for new and clever technology, producing miniature machines that we can only see under a microscope. Step inside the world of invention and see where it might take us next...
Includes index.
Discover the stories behind the world's most important inventions, from everyday essentials to major scientific discoveries. Find out how inventors made dramatic breakthroughs in everything from batteries and microchips to magnetism and rocket power. Packed with facts, illustrations, infographics, and photos.
On the move -- Around the home -- Communication -- Inventions at work -- That's entertainment -- Inventing the future -- Who's who? Great inventors -- Glossary.