100 Inventions That Made History (DK 100 Things That Made History) - Tapa dura

Get the inside story on the world's most incredible inventions that made history and transformed the way we live today. This fun-packed reference title for children charts the brilliant breakthroughs of great geniuses from ancient times through centuries of technological progress to today's modern era.

Part of the best-selling top 100 series, 100 Inventions That Made History comes full of inventions and ideas, from aeroplanes, batteries, and chocolate, to video games, wheels, and X-rays - and not forgetting the little gadgets and gizmos we couldn't live without! Each profile provides an in-depth exploration of an important invention, while the galleries present a selection of inventions on a shared theme, all aimed at the younger reader.

100 Inventions That Made History will open your eyes to a world of wonder, ensuring you never look at anything in the same way again. Be inspired with some ideas of your own and you may become an inventor of the future!

Discover the inventions that helped shape the world we know today

100 Inventions That Made History is no ordinary history book. Take a look at the trailblazing inventions that have advanced technology and transformed the way we live, as well as the gadgets and gizmos we couldn't live without!

From cars and planes to the printing press and television, from the light bulb to antibiotics, computer games to jeans, this top 100 comes from all over the world, taking in all types of inventions. Each profile explores key inventions in depth, while gallery spreads bring together the major inventions in a particular area. Plus, the inventions are put into historical context with "It couldn't have been done without..." and "It paved the way for..." panels.

Take a seat and view the brilliant breakthroughs that have changed our world with engaging graphics and unusual facts in 100 Inventions That Made History.