1000 inventions and discoveries

Roger Francis Bridgman, 1940-

Book - 2020

"Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries. Fully revised and updated for 2020, 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries explores recent inventions and discoveries - from the Amazon Echo to the first photograph of a black hole - as well as showcasing revolutionary historical inventions such as the wheel. Whether you're a budding inventor, a history buff, or both, this amazing guide i...s packed with the inventions and discoveries in science, technology, transport, medicine, and mathematics that changed the course of human existence." --

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Subjects
Genres
Informational works
Published
New York : DK Publishing 2020
Language
English
Corporate Author
Smithsonian Institution
Main Author
Roger Francis Bridgman, 1940- (author)
Corporate Author
Smithsonian Institution (editor)
Edition
New edition ; [Revised, Updated] Fourth edition
Physical Description
256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes indexes.
ISBN
9781465494351
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