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Around the world in 80 inventions

Name: Around the world in 80 inventions
Author: Matt Ralphs

Matt Ralphs

11 October 2023

Hardback

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Book Synopsis

CHOCKS AWAY! Take off on a marvellous journey of discovery as you explore 80 incredible world-changing inventions from around the globe! From the wheel to the space rocket, the bow and arrow to the atom bomb, chocolate to toothpaste, and the battery to the quantum computer, find out about innovations from the ancient world right up to the twenty-first century. Read the fascinating story about how each one was developed, with bite-sized labels and captions. Spot the adventurous aviator, complete with goggles and flailing scarf, on each page, as they guide you through the book. With bright, fun-filled illustrations by Robbie Cathro and 80 incredible entries, this invention compendium is sure to captivate STEM-mad readers 8 years and up for hours.

About The Author

Matt Ralphs worked as an editor for many years, and now writes children's non-fiction and middle grade fiction, often with a focus on history, myths and folklore. His dark adventure novels Fire Girl and Fire Witch were published by Macmillan Children's Books. He currently has non-fiction projects in development with Nosy Crow and Bonnier. He lives on the Grand Union Canal on a boat called Nostromo.

Product Details

ISBN: 9781787419315
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Templar Books, (11 October 2023)
Number of Pages: 96
Weight: 670 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 290 x 220 x 15 mm
Categories:: General Interests and Hobbies