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The Story of Inventions

Rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 35 customer reviews
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The Story of Inventions
ISBN: 9781409555551
Publication Date: 1 December 2012

Explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions which surround us were created, from simple spectacles to complex computers.

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today. Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. Includes invention timelines and a glossary.

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Average Star Rating: 4.3 out of 5
(35 customer reviews)

35 reviews for The Story of Inventions

  1. Rated 3 out of 5

      Cool bubble from Denton, United States

    Product could be better

  2. Rated 3 out of 5

      Native Nana from Torreon, Mexico

    Problems straight away but customer support is helpful.

  3. Rated 2 out of 5

      Happy Murcia from Brisbane, Australia

    Called to process a return as soon as I realized its defective. Don’t waste your time or money.

  4. Rated 1 out of 5

      capncrunchcx from Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Totally not the product I was expecting unfortunately I will most likely return it despite low price

  5. Rated 1 out of 5

      Black Hawk from Oshawa, Canada

    Totally not the product I was expecting unfortunately I will most likely return it despite low price