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The book of inventions : amazing ideas that changed the world / written by Tim Cooke ; illustrated by Paul Daviz.

Cooke, Tim, 1961- (author.). Daviz, Paul, (illustrator.). Science Museum (Great Britain) (Added Author).

Summary:
"Explore the world's most significant, innovative and amazing technological inventions in association with the Science Museum. Find out how, when and why the inventions which we take for granted today happened, and learn more about the people who created them. Discover how the cutting-edge technology of today exists because of the long line of inventions and discoveries that came before. See inside mysterious machines to uncover how they function and what special materials they are made from. Featuring over 40 inventions, from flushing toilets to drones, microscopes to MRI scanners, this brilliant STEM-themed read will get kids interested in the technology and gadgets that make the world go round."-- Publisher's description.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781783127306
  • ISBN: 1783127309
  • Physical Description: 112 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: London : Welbeck Publishing Group, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
"Published in association with the Science Museum." -- Title page.
"Printed exclusively for Baker and Taylor." -- Colophon.
Subject: Inventions > History > Juvenile literature.
Inventors > History > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Bedford County Library Y 600 C (Text) 35010001218435 Young Adult Nonfiction Available -
Taylor Community Library JUV 600 COOKE (Text) 50692010950296 Juv Nonfiction Available -
Clymer Library JUV 600 COO (Text) 32596000553494 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -


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