A wild ride through the history of the gadgets and gizmos we use every day, 'The Book Of Inventions' is an invaluable reference tool that is as illuminating as it is entertaining.
Combining curious and colorful anecdotes with intricate research and more than 300 photographs, National Geographic presents a fact-filled - and lively - history of inventions and their inventors.
From the tiny paper clip to the massive jet engine, and from master-mind Leonardo da Vinci to quirky vacuum-cleaner inventor James Dyson, 'The Book Of Inventions' is encyclopedic in scope and entertaining in the extreme. This volume provides the dates, details, and amazing stories of how some of our most interesting and useful objects have been invented. Presented in an eye-catching retro style, the book includes nine thematic chapters that reveal how innovations have affected all aspects of our daily lives. Entries include objects as diverse as the disposable diaper, the zipper, the hair dryer, the photocopier, the artificial heart, and the traffic light. Compelling and colourful layouts enhance each spread and break down information into small bits that are accessible to readers of all ages.
With a creative and humorous approach to reference, 'The Book Of Inventions' is a spirited and engaging look at knowledge and history - and the perfect addition to school and home libraries everywhere.
