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Ideas That Changed the World
Ideas that Changed the World combines the quality and breadth of a modern design museum with the high standards
of a DK reference title. Stunning photography and beautifully written stories work together to give the reader a unique
experience. We don't just show you what's ground-breaking about a space suit, we explain its place in history and
space exploration, and the other inventions it has influenced. Readers will be struck with wonder by each item and
sense the excitement that so many discoveries inspire.
Each subject is introduced through text and a close-up photograph. Captivating icons lead the reader further into the
story behind the object and then on to a collections spread featuring similar inventions and developments that shaped
the design before and afterward.
Some of the incredible inventions and ideas featured microscope (Charles Darwin s), telescope (Isaac Newton's),
antibiotics, elevators, eyeglasses, the bicycle, auto pilot, the blackboard (as used by Albert Einstein), tin cans,
umbrellas, buttons, TV, satellites, submarines, Captain Cook's travel cooking implements, the wheel, cement, a
volcanologist's heat-proof uniform, the first Roman coin, bar codes, the first video game, the Walkman, the first Apple
computer, surf boards, film animation, and much, much more!
of a DK reference title. Stunning photography and beautifully written stories work together to give the reader a unique
experience. We don't just show you what's ground-breaking about a space suit, we explain its place in history and
space exploration, and the other inventions it has influenced. Readers will be struck with wonder by each item and
sense the excitement that so many discoveries inspire.
Each subject is introduced through text and a close-up photograph. Captivating icons lead the reader further into the
story behind the object and then on to a collections spread featuring similar inventions and developments that shaped
the design before and afterward.
Some of the incredible inventions and ideas featured microscope (Charles Darwin s), telescope (Isaac Newton's),
antibiotics, elevators, eyeglasses, the bicycle, auto pilot, the blackboard (as used by Albert Einstein), tin cans,
umbrellas, buttons, TV, satellites, submarines, Captain Cook's travel cooking implements, the wheel, cement, a
volcanologist's heat-proof uniform, the first Roman coin, bar codes, the first video game, the Walkman, the first Apple
computer, surf boards, film animation, and much, much more!
256 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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December 18, 2017
Ideas That Changed The World is a great book with wonderful design and description. It has a lot of information and it is very clear and easy to understand. This book is really good for people who want to learn something new. There are a lot of neat and surprising facts that are sure to surprise you. I highly recommend this book for anybody who wants to learn and try something new.
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April 17, 2013Erika Lawrence
Ferris, J., Goldsmith, M., Graham, I., MacGill, S., Mills, A., Thomas, I., & Turner, M. (2010). Ideas that Changed the World. New York, NY: DK Publishing.
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Did you ever wonder who invented certain technologies or about products that are used every day? Perhaps you have read about them in science or history class but you have not had many of them located in a reference book about technologies or products before. Ideas that Changed the World is a colorful and thorough guide with some inventions that date back several thousand years to modern times. The reader is equipped with a glossary and timeline to better understand when, what and where inventions took place. There is also information about the inventions that are being tested for the future. This is also great trivia book with answers to questions like: What material was the first Apple I Computer made from? What century were reading glasses not available and when were they mass produced? How much do you know about the Hubble telescope and what is a SIM Lite? What was the name of the first electric vehicle? This reference guide explains the inventions within the book and describes how they changed history. Ideas that Changed the World is recommended for those with an interest in informational literature.
Ferris, J., Goldsmith, M., Graham, I., MacGill, S., Mills, A., Thomas, I., & Turner, M. (2010). Ideas that Changed the World. New York, NY: DK Publishing.
Informational
Selection Process: NoveList Plus
Review
Did you ever wonder who invented certain technologies or about products that are used every day? Perhaps you have read about them in science or history class but you have not had many of them located in a reference book about technologies or products before. Ideas that Changed the World is a colorful and thorough guide with some inventions that date back several thousand years to modern times. The reader is equipped with a glossary and timeline to better understand when, what and where inventions took place. There is also information about the inventions that are being tested for the future. This is also great trivia book with answers to questions like: What material was the first Apple I Computer made from? What century were reading glasses not available and when were they mass produced? How much do you know about the Hubble telescope and what is a SIM Lite? What was the name of the first electric vehicle? This reference guide explains the inventions within the book and describes how they changed history. Ideas that Changed the World is recommended for those with an interest in informational literature.
November 14, 2017
A very good book, shares many wonderful inventions and wonderful knowledge like who they were invented by, why they were invented, and more!
December 16, 2020
Nice simple explanations for a lot of important inventions.
May 29, 2013
Title: Ideas That Change The World
Author: various writers
Genre: Nonficion/Informational
Number Of Pages: 256 Pages
Summary: This book is full of short stories about different inventions and their inventors. Their are stories about "Great Gizmos", "Handy Gadgets", "Culture", and much more. More specifically, some of the summaries are about "Legos", "Video Games", "Helicopters", and "Wheels". Each little section has facts about the invention, the inventors, and even some fun facts. One example is the section about the ballpoint pen. The section has facts about Laszlo Biro, the inventor, including that he invented this pen because of the frustration the leakiness the fountain pen caused. It also includes a diagram of a ballpoint pen and how it works. Some fun facts about the pen are in the section, with details about a digital pen and a "crime-fighting" pen only visible when under an ultraviolet light. Almost each page of this book has a different invention to represent, each interesting in its own way. One's like the page on "SCUBA", taught different facts about the ocean while pages on something like an "MRI" taught one about science.
Review: For the most part, I enjoyed this book. MOST of the sections on the different inventions were interesting. That being said, some of the stories in this book weren't very interesting. Some of them lacked...."pizzazz". The stories with the extra fun facts in them were my favorite. The stories with just the plain facts weren't as interesting to me. That was one of the reasons I gave it three stars. The other reason is that the layout of the book is a little upset which makes it confusing. Overall this book was okay. I have definitely read some better informational books but I have also read worse. Would I recommend this book? Probably to those who enjoy reading about different people as well as things. The book has a lot of pictures in it but is also has tons of facts.
Author: various writers
Genre: Nonficion/Informational
Number Of Pages: 256 Pages
Summary: This book is full of short stories about different inventions and their inventors. Their are stories about "Great Gizmos", "Handy Gadgets", "Culture", and much more. More specifically, some of the summaries are about "Legos", "Video Games", "Helicopters", and "Wheels". Each little section has facts about the invention, the inventors, and even some fun facts. One example is the section about the ballpoint pen. The section has facts about Laszlo Biro, the inventor, including that he invented this pen because of the frustration the leakiness the fountain pen caused. It also includes a diagram of a ballpoint pen and how it works. Some fun facts about the pen are in the section, with details about a digital pen and a "crime-fighting" pen only visible when under an ultraviolet light. Almost each page of this book has a different invention to represent, each interesting in its own way. One's like the page on "SCUBA", taught different facts about the ocean while pages on something like an "MRI" taught one about science.
Review: For the most part, I enjoyed this book. MOST of the sections on the different inventions were interesting. That being said, some of the stories in this book weren't very interesting. Some of them lacked...."pizzazz". The stories with the extra fun facts in them were my favorite. The stories with just the plain facts weren't as interesting to me. That was one of the reasons I gave it three stars. The other reason is that the layout of the book is a little upset which makes it confusing. Overall this book was okay. I have definitely read some better informational books but I have also read worse. Would I recommend this book? Probably to those who enjoy reading about different people as well as things. The book has a lot of pictures in it but is also has tons of facts.
November 4, 2013
It is a reference guide of inventions and ideas that have changed the world and affect our everyday lives. This book explores and describes them and their place in history and how they influenced civilization. There are a great variety featured: microscope; telescope, antibiotics, elevators, eyeglasses, the bicycle, auto pilot, the blackboard (as used by Albert Einstein), tin cans, umbrellas, TV, satellites, etc. These ideas are sorted into groups as: Genius, great gizmos, handy gadgets, on the move, explore and culture. Each item is featured on a two-page spread with labeled photographs and explanations. In some cases, additional pages are used for further explanation.
Although at the end of the book there is a time line of inventions, I would like to see the ideas presented chronologically throughout the book. It would make it easier to see the progression of the ideas and which ideas came about around the same time. It also provides a table of contents, glossary and index.
I think that can be an interesting book for teenagers.
Although at the end of the book there is a time line of inventions, I would like to see the ideas presented chronologically throughout the book. It would make it easier to see the progression of the ideas and which ideas came about around the same time. It also provides a table of contents, glossary and index.
I think that can be an interesting book for teenagers.
January 16, 2016
Now this is how I like my information laid out in a book.
I didn't love the last DK book I reviewed because I thought it was too busy, too much on one page, and just information overload, but this book is exactly what I enjoy for a layout. It's got all the information laid out clear and with really fantastic illustrations. The information is not all crammed in, but feels comfortable on the page and the eyes.
I definitely think people will like this book for it's content too. It's the coolest thing in the world to discover something new when you're shopping, that'll make your life easier. Well how about knowing where it came from. Literally. Right down to the light bulb that was discovered around 1881. We all use them, even now! Yeah, you know the story behind it, but when you see the original, it puts things it a different light.
So this one is a huge thumbs up from me!
I didn't love the last DK book I reviewed because I thought it was too busy, too much on one page, and just information overload, but this book is exactly what I enjoy for a layout. It's got all the information laid out clear and with really fantastic illustrations. The information is not all crammed in, but feels comfortable on the page and the eyes.
I definitely think people will like this book for it's content too. It's the coolest thing in the world to discover something new when you're shopping, that'll make your life easier. Well how about knowing where it came from. Literally. Right down to the light bulb that was discovered around 1881. We all use them, even now! Yeah, you know the story behind it, but when you see the original, it puts things it a different light.
So this one is a huge thumbs up from me!
November 28, 2011
I picked this book because this book has intresting science facts inside of this book and I want to be a tecnologist
I finished this book because there is some technology facts and the creator of the imac.
I recommend this book to Patrick because he likes science facts
I finished this book because there is some technology facts and the creator of the imac.
I recommend this book to Patrick because he likes science facts
November 23, 2010
We all come up with neat ideas. But have any of your ideas changed the world? If so, you might belong in this amazing book chronicling some of the best ideas of all time.
February 26, 2011
Even my bf liked this one.
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