Science Museum: Book of Inventions

Discover Brilliant Ideas from Fascinating People

By:

Tim Cooke

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Hardback

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An engaging look at the stories and scientists behind key scientific discoveries from around the world for kids. Explore the world's most significant, innovative and amazing technological inventions in association with the Science Museum in the UK. Find out how, when and why vital discoveries took place, and learn more about the people who made the breakthroughs. Learn how the principles they discovered became the basis of inventions and other advances that shaped our history and the way we live today. Discover how the cutting-edge technology of today exists because of the long line of inventions and discoveries that came before. See inside mysterious machines to uncover how they function and what special materials they are made from. Find out about the combination of inspiration and perspiration that helped pioneers piece together an ever-deeper understanding of ourselves, our planet and the universe around us. Featuring over 40 inventions, from flushing toilets to drones, microscopes to MRI scanners, this brilliant STEM-themed read will get kids interested in the technology and gadgets that make the world go round.

Author Biography:

Tim Cooke is a hugely experienced writer and editor. He has written best-selling childrens' and adults' nonfiction, and has over 25 years' experience. His favorite subjects are history and popular science. Paul Daviz is a UK-born illustrator whose style is characterized by big, bold shapes, sweeping lines, strong colors, hints of texture, and plenty of fun. His influences include Soviet matchbox covers and 1970s cinema advertising.

Release date Australia

October 6th, 2020

Author

Tim Cooke

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Contributor

Illustrated by Paul Daviz

Interest Age

From 8 to 12 years

Pages

112

Dimensions

231x284x15

ISBN-13

9781783126019

Product ID

33870532

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