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Inventors and Their Bright Ideas

Name: Inventors and Their Bright Ideas
ISBN: 9780439981095

By Mike Goldsmith

Part of the Horribly Famous / Dead Famous series

Adjectives

informative entertaining humorous engaging

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

Synopsis

Discover the surprising stories behind ten famous inventors and their groundbreaking creations. From Alexander Graham Bell's peculiar experiments to John Logie Baird's early television trials, this book unveils the unexpected twists and turns in the lives of these innovators. Delve into their long-lost notebooks, read the headlines as their inventions made history, and uncover the bright ideas that changed the world.

About the author

Mike Goldsmith is a British author and scientist who loves making science exciting for children. He has written many fun books about space, sound, and inventions, including 'The Great British Space Dinner' and 'The Science of Secrecy.' Mike enjoys exploring how things work and sharing amazing facts with curious young readers.

Pages

207 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2002

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