30-Second Great Inventions

50 Light-bulb Moments that Changed the World, from the Compass to the Smartphone, Each Explained in Half a Minute

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Part of the 30-second series, this book summarizes 50 key inventions in paragraphs of about 300 words (with a picture) contributed by an expert in the field. Covering materials, construction, transport, medicine, communication, energy and daily life, the concise essays are accompanied by ‘3-second’ biographies of significant figures and an extra ‘3-minute’ section that provides further context and insight. Age 12+

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