[PDF] Inventions A Visual Encyclopedia eBook

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,73 MB
Release : 2018-07-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465481117

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Discover the amazing inventions throughout history that have shaped the world as we know it. This stunning visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces their inventors. From fire, stone tools, and the wheel to ploughs and paper, discover the first inventions that shaped societies and grew mighty civilizations and empires such as those in ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and ancient China. In the centuries that followed, "Eureka" moments abounded, with James Watt's steam engine during the Industrial Revolution, Henry Ford's car assembly line at the start of the 20th century, the Wright brothers' flying machines, Thomas Edison's light bulb, John Logie Baird's television, and so much more. Read about era-defining moments during the Digital Revolution, such as the first website developed by Tim Berners-Lee, and the growth in the use of robotics in industry and at home. Inventions: A Visual Encyclopedia reveals the stories behind the crucial and quirky contraptions - products of the world's most brilliant minds.

Author : John Farndon
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 30,58 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 9781549049606

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"Packed with fascinating facts and awesome pictures, this book explores the greatest inventions and inventors through the ages."--

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Publisher :
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 49,73 MB
Release : 2018-07
Category :
ISBN : 9780241317822

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This stunning visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces their inventors. Discover the first inventions, from fire, stone tools, and the wheel to ploughs and paper, that shaped societies and grew mighty civilizations and empires such as those in ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and ancient China. In the centuries that followed, "Eureka" moments abounded, with James Watt's steam engine during the Industrial Revolution, Henry Ford's car assembly line at the start of the 20th century, the Wright brothers' flying machines, Thomas Edison's light bulb, John Logie Baird's television, and so much more. Read about more recent, era-defining moments during the Digital Revolution, such as the first website developed by Tim Berners-Lee, and the growth in the use of robotics in industry and at home. Inventions A Children's Encyclopediareveals the stories behind crucial and quirky contraptions, products of the world's most brilliant minds.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 17,7 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465434852

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Welcome to the world of science. This comprehensive visual guide has biology, chemistry, and physics covered for budding scientists everywhere. From electricity and engines to sound waves and space travel, Science: A Visual Encyclopedia explores every topic in stunning detail and answers just about any question you can think of. Spectacular visuals and innovative graphics engage young readers alongside crystal-clear text and wow facts to ensure the spectrum of subjects are all easily understood. Whether watching melting chocolate for states of matter or whizzing around a rollercoaster for types of energy, key concepts are brought to life with the most memorable content. Did you know that the dot on this "i" contains millions of tiny atoms, the building blocks of everything? Or that it is only the mysterious force of gravity that stops you from falling off planet Earth? Learn the super science of the entire Universe in the pages of this extraordinary encyclopedia. Children will keep returning time and time again to this family favorite - an important addition to any library.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 19,48 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465434917

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Amazing discoveries and inventions of the last eight years bring this new edition of 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries up to date. Uncover the stories behind 1,000 remarkable inventions and discoveries that have shaped our world, from making fire to the gadgets of the 21st century. This revised and updated edition brings this comprehensive review of humanity's greatest ideas up to date. It is packed with discoveries and innovations in science, space, technology, transportation, medicine, mathematics, and language, along with a history timeline.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 26,91 MB
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744033535

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From the Moon, Sun, and planets of our Solar System to space exploration, black holes, and dark matter, this completely revised and updated children's encyclopedia covers all you need to know about the cosmos. The most up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA combine with info panels, timelines, interviews, diagrams, and activities you can do at home to help you understand the majesty and wonder of space. Learn about the Space Race, the Apollo Moon Landings, the Voyager craft that first probed the outer planets, the Hubble telescope, and the International Space Station (ISS) - the state-of-the-art laboratory orbiting Earth. Find out about future missions, space tourism, and the latest discoveries in the furthest reaches of our galaxy. Discover how to find constellations and where to look for stars and planets, including Venus and Mars, in the night sky. Learn how galaxies such as our Milky Way were formed. Part of a series of best-selling encyclopedias for children, Space: A Children's Encyclopedia is a rocket ride from the beginning of time to the near future, and from planet Earth out to the furthest reaches of the Universe.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 32,43 MB
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465494472

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The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this thorough children's encyclopedia contains all the homework answers your kids will need, explained clearly and checked by experts. An engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body in alphabetical order. This encyclopedia for children is a must-have resource for every student's shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 240 topics all in one place, from science and nature to history and the arts. Essential for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them. Packed with information, each single-page entry in this fabulous kid's encyclopedia features a key topic explained in a concise manner accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts about the world and extensive cross-references revealing the links between subject areas. Kids can learn about Ancient Rome, chemistry, evolution, microscopic life, robots, Vikings, and so much more. Written, edited, and designed by a team of experts, vetted by educational consultants, and properly levelled to the reading age, this is the ultimate knowledge book for kids. Explore, Wonder And Learn! The ultimate illustrated children's encyclopedia is packed with thousands of incredible and essential facts on favourite subjects! Beautiful illustrations, colourful maps, and magnificent photographs bring every single page to life. Inspiring and informative, the DK Children's Encyclopedia is a book of wonder that will absorb and engage children of all ages. This kid's educational book covers topics like: - Storytelling, changing the world, music and war - Films, technology, inventions, food and clothes - Explorers, planets and pets - And so much more!

Author : Kremena T. Spengler
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 31,73 MB
Release : 2011-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404870172

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Presents a timeline of inventions from the use of fire in prehistoric times to the iPad in 2010, with an emphasis on developments in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 30,61 MB
Release : 2011-06-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756688337

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Eyewitness Computer gives readers an up-close look at the machines that have come to define the modern world. From laptops to supercomputers, this book uses clear, crisp photography and engaging text to explain how computers work, the functions they serve, and what they might do in the future.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 24,14 MB
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465426868

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Incredible inventions and inspiring innovations have transformed the world today, so you can't imagine life without them! This tour through time tracks the brilliant breakthroughs of great geniuses starting with ancient times and ending in the modern era. Packed full of awesome ideas, from airplanes, batteries, and chocolate, to video games, wheels, and X-rays, you'll hear the inside story on the brainwaves behind them all. You'll meet the masters of invention who dreamed up the greatest gadgets and gizmos ever. From the everyday essentials we take for granted to fabulous firsts like the car and the television, this roll call of history's most groundbreaking inventions is guaranteed to educate, engage, and entertain the whole family. Part of DK's best-selling top 100 in History series, 100 Inventions That Made History presents an in-depth exploration of each important invention in unprecedented detail with eye-catching visuals and informative text, while stunning galleries reveal a selection of mind-blowing inventions on a shared theme. Also included are the disastrous prototypes that never got off the ground and the futuristic fantasies that may soon be up and running. Open your eyes to a world of wonder... and who knows, you might become the trailblazer of tomorrow!