Timeline Science and Technology
A Visual History of Our World
Published on 1. October 2020
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-77657-300-4 (ISBN)
Description
A visual history of the inventions, discoveries and technology that have shaped our world.
In his signature playful style, Peter Goes brings together breakthroughs in science, IT, entertainment, medicine and everyday life. He shows us the earliest flute alongside tools and weapons, takes us from candle clocks to drones, from spectacles to genetic modification, from the toothpaste of Ancient Egypt to the clones of the future.
These cross-sections of history highlight human ingenuity and hope, from the Stone Age to the world of tomorrow.
In his signature playful style, Peter Goes brings together breakthroughs in science, IT, entertainment, medicine and everyday life. He shows us the earliest flute alongside tools and weapons, takes us from candle clocks to drones, from spectacles to genetic modification, from the toothpaste of Ancient Egypt to the clones of the future.
These cross-sections of history highlight human ingenuity and hope, from the Stone Age to the world of tomorrow.
Reviews / Votes
The whole book is likely to open new vistas for middle school readers ... It is unusual, full of facts, and pictorially appealing. * CBCA: Reading Time *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Reading Age: From 11 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 10 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 382 mm
Width: 276 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
1106 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77657-300-4 (9781776573004)
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