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The Worlds First Rollercoaster and Other Amazing Inventions

Name: The Worlds First Rollercoaster and Other Amazing Inventions
ISBN: 9781800783720

By Mike Barfield

What do bubble wrap, pizza and teddy bears have in common? Discover their surprising origins!

fascinating humorous informative lively

Genres

Non-fiction Graphic Novels History

What is The Worlds First Rollercoaster and Other Amazing Inventions about?

How did bubble wrap, barcodes, trainers, pizza and the teddy bear come to be? This lively comic-strip book explores the surprising stories behind everyday inventions. Discover how clever ideas, accidents and determined inventors changed the way people live, travel, play and communicate. Meet the people behind famous creations, learn about inventions from around the world and find out how some unexpected discoveries became part of daily life. Packed with fascinating facts, colourful characters and plenty of humour, it shows that inspiration can strike anywhere.

About the author

Mike Barfield is a talented writer, cartoonist, and poet who loves bringing facts and fun together. He is best known for his popular book series 'The Element in the Room' and 'A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You.' Mike enjoys making learning about science, history, and nature exciting for everyone.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2024

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