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A world of discovery

Name: A world of discovery
ISBN: 9781406381269

By Richard Platt

How did wheels, antibiotics and artificial intelligence transform the way we live?

informative colourful thought-provoking accessible

Genres

Non-fiction History Science Fiction

What is A world of discovery about?

Explore more than 30 discoveries and inventions that have transformed human life. From the wheel, money and writing to antibiotics, space travel, computers and artificial intelligence, this colourful book explains how important ideas and technologies came about. Clear, fact-filled text is paired with bold illustrations and infographics, making complex subjects easy to understand. Travel through time to discover how people have changed the world—and how discoveries continue to shape the way we live today.

About the author

Richard Platt is a British author who loves writing books about history, science, and amazing facts. He is well known for his 'Pirate Diary' and 'Castle Diary' books, which take you on exciting journeys into the past. Richard enjoys making learning fun and bringing stories to life for curious readers like you.

Pages

62 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2018

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