Inventions in 30 Seconds
Inventions in 30 Seconds
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From the flushing toilet and the wheel, to painkillers and the Internet, we look at the amazing innovations that it’s hard to imagine living without.
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Inventions in 30 Seconds by Mike Goldsmith
In this exciting title for innovative kids everywhere, the inventions that have changed the world are explored and explained in half a minute. From the flushing toilet and the wheel, to painkillers and the Internet, we look at the amazing innovations that it’s hard to imagine living without. Six themed sections – each with its own glossary – cover Making Life Easy, Communication, Travel, Finding Out, Medicine, and Industry. The text clearly explains the story behind each invention and looks at its impact, while illustrations help explain how it works.
Mike Goldsmith is a qualified astrophysicist and established children’s science author and consultant. Twice nominated for the Junior Aventis Science Prize, he has written for Scholastic, Kingfisher and Hodder Wayland amongst others.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782401483 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782401482 |
| Title | Inventions in 30 Seconds |
| Author | Dr Mike Goldsmith |
| Series | Kids 30 Second |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2014-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |