1,000 inventions and discoveries
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Smithsonian Institution editor.
Published
New York : DK Publishing, 2020.
Format
Book
Edition
Fourth edition.
Status
Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Juvenile Nonfiction
J 609 BRI
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J 609 BRI
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Judy Gay Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 609 BRI | Checked Out | June 25, 2024 |
| Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 609 BRI | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : DK Publishing, 2020.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes indexes.
Description
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.
Target Audience
10-14.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bridgman, R. (2020). 1,000 inventions and discoveries (Fourth edition.). DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bridgman, Roger, 1940-. 2020. 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries. DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bridgman, Roger, 1940-. 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries DK Publishing, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bridgman, Roger. 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries Fourth edition., DK Publishing, 2020.
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