Story of Inventions

by Anna Claybourne (Author)
ISBN: 9781409555551
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight: 306g
Dimensions: 230 x 166 x 9 (mm)
Description:
Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today. Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work.