Inventions: A History of Key Inventions That Changed the World
- ISBN-10
- 1406315001
- ISBN-13
- 9781406315004
- Series
- Inventions
- Category
- Inventions
- Pages
- 12
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Walker
- Author
- Adam Hart-Davis
Description
If you've ever wondered why the pencil came into existence, or how a steam engine works, or when we started using flushing toilets, this book has all the answers. Based on seven key areas of invention, Adam Hart-Davis tells the stories behind steam power, lighting, toilets, clocks, communication, bikes and flight.
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