
Genius!
The Most Astonishing Inventions of all Time
Deborah Kespert(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 20. April 2015
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-0-500-65043-1 (ISBN)
Description
Here is a lively and educational children's book about the great (and sometimes surprising) inventions that created our 21st-century world, and the brilliant, and often brave, inventors who dared to think the unthinkable and do the impossible. From Archimedes' machine for carrying water up hill, to Edison's electric light bulb; from the Wright brothers' first powered flight to the Saturn V space rocket; from Gutenberg's printing press to Tim Berners-Lee's creation of the worldwide web - each gripping story of invention, struggle and perseverance is told in fascinating detail. The book includes a selection of simple how-to activities to inspire the budding scientist. Genius! will appeal to children around the age of 9+ with an interest in technology, science and history.
Reviews / Votes
'Unlike other publications on the history of invention, Genius! combines a fun approach with meaty information' - London Mums magazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 years
Illustrations
Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 195 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-65043-1 (9780500650431)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Deborah Kespert is the author of numerous children's books, including Explore! and, with David Baker, Space Academy.
Content
Introduction * Pioneers * Communication * Technology * Transport * Into Space