Inventions and Discoveries

Inventions and Discoveries

Author: Dee Phillips

Publisher: TickTock Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781860078590

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This is one title in a series of reference books packed full of facts and statistics about a particular topic. The narrative is kept to a minimum to aid the most efficient access to facts, and dozens of maps and diagrams provide a visually engaging way of presenting information about inventions and discoveries.


Ancient Inventions

Ancient Inventions

Author: Peter J. James

Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 0345401026

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A guide to ancient accomplishments and inventions unearths the origins of modern creations, including computers in ancient Greece, plastic surgery in India in the first century B.C., and a postal service in medieval Baghdad


A History of Great Inventions

A History of Great Inventions

Author: James Dyson

Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780786709038

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A handsome, lavishly illustrated volume celebrates the human genius for invention from the dawn of civilization to the beginning of the new millennium.


1000 Inventions and Discoveries

1000 Inventions and Discoveries

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1465434917

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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.


Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries

Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries

Author: Rodney Carlisle

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2008-04-21

Total Pages: 711

ISBN-13: 0470306920

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A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprimatur of Scientific American magazine, this authoritative, accessible reference provides a wide-ranging overview of the inventions, technological advances, and discoveries that have transformed human society throughout our history. More than 400 entertaining entries explain the details and significance of such varied breakthroughs as the development of agriculture, the "invention" of algebra, and the birth of the computer. Special chronological sections divide the entries, providing a unique focus on the intersection of science and technology from early human history to the present. In addition, each section is supplemented by primary source sidebars, which feature excerpts from scientists' diaries, contemporary accounts of new inventions, and various "In Their Own Words" sources. Comprehensive and thoroughly readable, Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries is an indispensable resource for anyone fascinated by the history of science and technology. Topics include: aerosol spray * algebra * Archimedes' Principle * barbed wire * canned food * carburetor * circulation of blood * condom * encryption machine * fork * fuel cell * latitude * music synthesizer * positron * radar * steel * television * traffic lights * Heisenberg's uncertainty principle


Inventors Who Changed the World

Inventors Who Changed the World

Author: Heidi Poelman

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2018-10-01

Total Pages: 17

ISBN-13: 1641707585

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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.


50 Things You Should Know About Inventions

50 Things You Should Know About Inventions

Author: Clive Gifford

Publisher: QEB Publishing

Published: 2016-09-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781682970201

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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...


Inventions

Inventions

Author: Adam Hart-Davis

Publisher: Walker

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 9781406315004

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If you've ever wondered why the pencil came into existence, or how a steam engine works, or when we started using flushing toilets, this book has all the answers. Based on seven key areas of invention, Adam Hart-Davis tells the stories behind steam power, lighting, toilets, clocks, communication, bikes and flight.