Waterstones Story of Inventions

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Description: Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today. Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. Includes invention timelines, a glossary and internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an inventor. Waterstones Story of Inventions - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

 

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Author: Happy and Smiling

Rating: 5

Review: Well written, has kept my 12 year old enthralled. Who knew that the dishwasher was invented by a woman 140 years ago who got fed up with the servants chipping her plates, and that Alexander Graham Bell wasn't the first to invent the telephone, merely the first to have his patent validated due to a mix up at the patent office? Excellent reading for anyone above the age of 10, but mostly aimed at 10-13 year olds. Having said that, as an adult it has kept me enthralled. Written in an accessible manner with good illustrations. As avid fans of 'The apprentice' and 'Dragon's Den' I thought this would get my children to realise that anything is possible, and to see how various things came about from ordinary situations.

 

Author: Anru

Rating: 4

Review: My grandson - 7 was captivated by this.

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Description: Story of Inventions : Paperback : Usborne Publishing Ltd : 9781409555551 : 1409555550 : 01 Dec 2012 : From toilets, bread and blue jeans to aeroplanes, microwaves and computers, this title explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions that surround us were created. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. The Book Depository Story of Inventions by Anna Claybourne - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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