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Genius Inventions: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Technological Breakthroughs
Go back in time to share the excitement of the greatest technological breakthroughs in history—and meet the inspired inventors who made them happen.
The light bulb. Antiseptic surgery. The Internet. These inventions changed the world as we know it. Published in association with the Science Museum of London, this fascinating volume gives unprecedented insight into the minds and lives of those who shaped the way we live today. Biographies of 28 people and their inventions include Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press, Alan Turing’s computer, the Lumière brothers’ moving pictures, George Eastman’s Kodak camera, Vladimir Zworykin’s television tube, Karl Benz’s motorcar, the Wright brothers’ powered flight, and Wernher von Braun’s rocket design. Beautifully illustrated with fascinating reproductions of letters, designs, and plans, it captures the most important moments in the history of technology.
New format of Genius , with previously removable documents printed in the book.
The light bulb. Antiseptic surgery. The Internet. These inventions changed the world as we know it. Published in association with the Science Museum of London, this fascinating volume gives unprecedented insight into the minds and lives of those who shaped the way we live today. Biographies of 28 people and their inventions include Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press, Alan Turing’s computer, the Lumière brothers’ moving pictures, George Eastman’s Kodak camera, Vladimir Zworykin’s television tube, Karl Benz’s motorcar, the Wright brothers’ powered flight, and Wernher von Braun’s rocket design. Beautifully illustrated with fascinating reproductions of letters, designs, and plans, it captures the most important moments in the history of technology.
New format of Genius , with previously removable documents printed in the book.
160 pages, Hardcover
Published October 1, 2019
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February 2, 2020
Good documentary of selected inventions for the kids to read and learn.
Well researched, and enjoyable graphics and interconnections.
I did not read all the print and it can be treated as read here-and-there on whatever captures your attention.
Well researched, and enjoyable graphics and interconnections.
I did not read all the print and it can be treated as read here-and-there on whatever captures your attention.
January 19, 2020
Interesting, but very cursory. Many captions are printed on dark colored pages and are extremely difficult to read!
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