Journey through transformative human inventions.
If you're fascinated by the stories and impacts behind groundbreaking innovations, 'Invention' by Lionel Bender is something you shouldn’t miss. It doesn't just catalogue inventions; it delves into the whys and hows, potentially reigniting your curiosity about the everyday marvels we often take for granted. A must-read for those intrigued by human ingenuity and the history of technology.
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ISBN: 9780751364897
Authors:
Lionel Bender
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Child's P/B
Date of Publication: 2003-06-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Educational
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 73 readers)
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Why was the invention of the wheel so important? Who invented the flushing toilet? This guide features different human inventions that have helped to shape the world we live in, from the earliest primitive tools to advanced plastic fibres.
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Journey through transformative human inventions.
If you're fascinated by the stories and impacts behind groundbreaking innovations, 'Invention' by Lionel Bender is something you shouldn’t miss. It doesn't just catalogue inventions; it delves into the whys and hows, potentially reigniting your curiosity about the everyday marvels we often take for granted. A must-read for those intrigued by human ingenuity and the history of technology.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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