100 Facts on Inventions

informative · fascinating · illustrated · interactive

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What is 100 Facts on Inventions about?

How did people first make fire, measure time, travel through the air and communicate across long distances? This lively guide explores 100 inventions that have changed everyday life, from stone tools and sailing ships to radios, computers and spacecraft. Clear explanations, colourful illustrations, cartoons and fascinating facts reveal how inventions developed and why they matter. Quizzes throughout encourage readers to test their knowledge while discovering the clever ideas, discoveries and problem-solving that have shaped the modern world.

About the author

Duncan Brewer is a British author who writes lively, fact-filled books for children. His best-known work, 100 Things You Should Know About Inventions, explores clever ideas and amazing discoveries in an easy-to-read way. He has also written books about mammals, birds, planets and space, helping young readers learn while enjoying fascinating facts about the world.