How nearly everything was invented
By Jilly MacLeod
How did one bright idea spark more than 300 world-changing inventions?
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What is How nearly everything was invented about?
Discover how more than 300 inventions changed the world in this lively journey through human ingenuity. The Brainwaves explore the stories behind the wheel, steam engine, light bulb, transistor and many more, showing how one idea often leads to another. Along the way, readers meet famous inventors, uncover fascinating firsts, investigate spectacular failures and glimpse inventions of the future. Packed with playful illustrations, timelines, fold-out pages and surprising connections, this book makes the history of invention entertaining and easy to explore.
About the author
Jilly MacLeod is a writer who enjoys making facts fun and interesting for young readers. She has written exciting books about animals, history, and science, helping children to discover new things about the world. Jilly loves to explore different topics and share amazing stories and information in a way that everyone can enjoy.
Pages
61 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2008
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