| 1001 Inventions That Changed the World Contributor(s): Challoner, Jack (Editor) |
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ISBN: 164517820X ISBN-13: 9781645178200 Publisher: Thunder Bay Press OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Inventions - Technology & Engineering | History - Science | History |
| Dewey: 609 |
| LCCN: 2021934775 |
| Physical Information: 2.1" H x 6.6" W x 8.4" (4.25 lbs) 960 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The history of the world through 1,001 inventions--from prehistoric times to the present day. 1001 Inventions That Changed the World is an enthralling guide to the world's most important scientific and technological advances. Authoritatively written by a team of historians, scientists, and anthropologists, this book tells the stories behind these innovations, presenting a comprehensive history of the world through invention and discovery. From stone tools and fire at the dawn of humankind to today's self-driving cars, inventions have moved society forward at a remarkable pace. This informative volume shows just how much some of the inventions that we take for granted have transformed the world. |