Usborne Book of Inventors
Published on 31. December 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-0-7460-0705-1 (ISBN)
Description
A study of men and women whose inventions and achievements have changed the world. Charts, diagrams and archival photographs are included with the intention of grounding the book in historical fact.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
charts, diagrams, photographs, index
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 200 mm
Weight
170 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-0705-1 (9780746007051)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Early inventions; measuring instruments; instruments of observation; manufacturing and automation; motor cars; trains and railways; sea transport; air transport; inventions in the home; a revolution in the office; construction and buildings; printing; communication machines; photography and film; radio and television; recording sound; lifesavers; medical inventions; weapons and warfare; calculators and computers; the power of the imagination; key dates in the history of invention.