A thorough reference guide explaining the many inventions and machines that have changed our world. Over 30 exciting projects and experiments that demonstrate simple mechanical processes. Over 500 colour photographs, clear illustrations and detailed artworks combine with authoritative text throughout Inventors have pushed back the boundaries of human knowledge and ability since the beginning of time, making our lives more straightforward with time and labour-saving machines. This challenging family reference book provides a birlliant insight into the best inventions and the impact they have made on everyday life. It looks at many areas of daily life, from cooking, heating, lighting and health, to travel, communication and entertainment, and traces the breakthrough inventions that lie behind them. This is a book that families and school groups will enjoy exploring together.
A thorough reference guide explaining the many inventions and machines that have changed our world. Over 30 exciting projects and experiments that demonstrate simple mechanical processes. Over 500 colour photographs, clear illustrations and detailed artworks combine with authoritative text throughout Inventors have pushed back the boundaries of human knowledge and ability since the beginning of time, making our lives more straightforward with time and labour-saving machines. This challenging family reference book provides a birlliant insight into the best inventions and the impact they have made on everyday life. It looks at many areas of daily life, from cooking, heating, lighting and health, to travel, communication and entertainment, and traces the breakthrough inventions that lie behind them. This is a book that families and school groups will enjoy exploring together.
Peter Harrison is the author of two books on artists, one on Van Gogh and the other on Monet. He has also written three books for children: The Wild West, Inventions, and Cars. Chris Oxlade has worked as a writer and editor on more than 70 books, generally in the field of science and technology, but also in the subject areas of sports and hobbies.
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