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Around the World in 80 Inventions

Beginning with Stone Age tools, the bite-size text and vintage-style illustrations in this book introduce 80 inventions that have shaped the world, offering insights into topics such as the development of timekeeping from water clocks to atomic versions and how ice cream originated in ancient China. Age 8+
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Templar
  • Year: 2023
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 94pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 284x222mm
  • ISBN: 9781787419315
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.7kg
Product code:
545321
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CHOCKS AWAY! Take off on a marvellous journey of discovery as you explore 80 incredible world-changing inventions from around the globe!

From the wheel to the space rocket, the bow and arrow to the atom bomb, chocolate to toothpaste, and the battery to the quantum computer, find out about innovations from the ancient world right up to the twenty-first century. Read the fascinating story about how each one was developed, with bite-sized labels and captions. Spot the adventurous aviator, complete with goggles and flailing scarf, on each page, as they guide you through the book.

With bright, fun-filled illustrations by Robbie Cathro and 80 incredible entries, this invention compendium is sure to captivate STEM-mad readers 8 years and up for hours.
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