100 things to know about inventions / Clive Gifford, Yiffy Gu.
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- One hundred things to know about inventions
- Hundred things to know about inventions
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 609 G458 | Available | 33111010651194 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 609 G458 | Checked out | 06/15/2024 | 33111010819999 |
How do you sum up the world's most amazing inventions in just 100 words? This book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to fireworks, each of the carefully chosen 100 entries has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing an introduction to inspiring inventions from history to the modern day -- adapted from back cover.
Looks at 100 inventions from throughout history.
Includes bibliographical references (page 112) and index.
Introduction -- Wheel -- Skates -- Steam -- Loom -- Crane -- Lego -- Plow -- Lawnmower -- Photocopier -- 3D printing -- Computer -- Microchip -- Patent -- Safety pin -- Vacuum -- Refrigerator -- Photography -- Digital camera -- Balloon -- Submarine -- Writing -- Braille -- Car -- Traffic lights -- Paper -- Pencil -- Battery -- Generator -- Toilet -- Toothbrush -- Telegraph -- Internet -- Crash test dummy -- Seat belt -- Console -- Arcade -- Aircraft -- Parachute -- Adhesive bandage -- Pacemaker -- Chocolate -- Dye -- Jet -- Rocket -- Frozen food -- Microwave -- Printing -- World wide web -- Search engine -- Train -- Paper bag -- Coin -- Smartphone -- Emoji -- Superglue -- Post-it note -- Scuba -- Spacecraft -- Light bulb -- Filament -- Firework -- Neon -- Airship -- Helicopter -- Radio waves -- Television -- Telescope -- Microscope -- Microcomputer -- Robot -- Bicycle -- Kevlar -- Stamp -- Bubble wrap -- Timekeeping -- Pendulum -- Mouse -- Ballpoint -- Satellite -- Space station -- Cinema -- Smell-o-vision -- AC -- Turbine -- Velcro -- Trampoline -- Telephone -- Headphones -- Dishwasher -- Sliced bread -- Phonograph -- Streaming -- Plastic -- Barbie -- X-ray -- Photovoltaic -- Wiper -- Cat's eye -- Barcode -- Laser -- Author's note & young inventors -- Timeline & glossary -- Index & find out more.