Author : Richard Platt
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,90 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 9781564586759
"From the first stone tools to satellites and superconductors" - cover.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 38,72 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1465421238
From the wheel to the worldwide web, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you'll explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the ebook, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artifacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail. Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Timelines of Science, with global coverage of scientific advances. Whether you're joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.
Author : Jolyon Goddard
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 1426205449
A global view of science and technology as it developed over the centuries.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,37 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0744034671
The entire course of history is revisited in this unique and unforgettable visual guide. The most memorable moments and significant events of each year are charted in a definitive timeline that runs throughout the book. From the ancient origins of our earliest African ancestors right up to our modern world today, Timelines of History includes a diverse range of people, cultures, and countries. Ideas, inventions, and innovations come together to provide a truly global view of history. Dramatic photography, eye-catching maps, and supporting graphics bring history to life as never before. The instantly accessible, multi-layered timeline enables you to move effortlessly through the ages. This essential reference strikes a balance between being completely comprehensive, but also ideal for browsing, thanks to the organized structure, chronological order, and bitesize information. This celebratory compendium makes an outstanding addition to any family library, enabling you to dip into the past any time you like.
Author : Roger Bridgman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1186 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 074403096X
Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries. Fully revised and updated for 2020, 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries explores recent inventions and discoveries - from the Amazon Echo to the first photograph of a black hole - as well as showcasing revolutionary historical inventions such as the wheel. Whether you're a budding inventor, a history buff, or both, this amazing guide is packed with the inventions and discoveries in science, technology, transport, medicine, and mathematics that changed the course of human existence.
Author : Thomas Paul Hébert
Publisher : PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 20,18 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Buluşlar
ISBN : 1593631758
This guide offers a practical introduction to the inventing process: getting students interesting in inventing, teaching the inventing process, patenting new product ideas, participating in inventions conventions and competitions, and an extensive listing of print and Web-based resources. Educational Resource
Author : Lorraine Hopping Egan
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,34 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780590103886
Presents reproducible cross-curricular activities for grades four through eight on historic and modern inventions and inventors, and includes ideas for student inventions.
Author : Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 49,21 MB
Release : 1997-09-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0313089957
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes, this book helps you locate resources on American history for students. Each book presents information in two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within eras and further organized according to product type. The books cover American history from North America Before 1600 and The American Colonies, 1600-1774 to The Mid-Twentieth Century, 1946-1975 and Since 1975. The second section has annotated bibliographies that describe each title and includes publication information and awards won. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at least one favorable review. Some books with more illustration than text will be valuable for enticing slow or reticent readers. An index helps users find resources by author, title, or biographical subject.
Author : Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 29,93 MB
Release : 1998-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0313077541
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes help you locate world history resources for students. Each is divided into two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within specific geographic areas and time periods. They are further organized by product type. Both books cover world history from Prehistory and the Ancient World to 54 B.C. to the modern era. Other chapters include Roman Empire to A.D. 476; Europe and the British Isles; Africa and South Africa; Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Antarctica; Canada; China; India, Tibet, and Burma; Israel and Arab Countries; Japan; Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand; and South and Central America and the Caribbean. The second section has an annotated bibliography that describes each title and includes publication information and awards. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at least one favorab
Author : Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 23,83 MB
Release : 1998-06-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 031307755X
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes, these books help you locate resources on world history for students. Each is divided into two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within specific geographic areas and time periods. They are further organized by product type. Both books cover world history from Prehistory and the Ancient World to 54 B.C. to the modern era. Other chapters include Roman Empire to A.D. 476; Europe and the British Isles; Africa and South Africa; Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Antarctica; Canada; China; India, Tibet, and Burma; Israel and Arab Countries; Japan; Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand; and South and Central America and the Caribbean. The second section has an annotated bibliography that describes each title and includes publication information and awards. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at l
