Inventions
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Book Overview
Today's readers are fascinated by the idea of "ife before technology." Inventions examines the ideas, machines, and technology that have shaped the modern age. Divided into four chapters -- Communication, Inventions in the Home, Transportation, and Microtechnology -- it charts the developments that led to the cell phone revolution and reveals the incredible growth of the information superhighway. Stunning computer-generated artwork shows how robotics can be used in complex surgery, as well as in heavy industry, and looks ahead to the propulsion technology that will one day take human beings to Mars.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0753459736
ISBN13:9780753459737
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Kingfisher
Length:64 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.3" x 11.0"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Most of us know how invented the telephone but do you know who created the first video game? This book will tell you that and a lot more! It is divided into 4 sections: Communication, Technology in the Home, Transportation and New Technology. After each section is a listing of websites and books that will teach you more on the topic. Some of the websites that were listed were no longer active. Kids that enjoy reading about science will enjoy this book.
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