How nearly everything was invented . . . by the brainwaves / illustrated by Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar ; written by Jilly McLeod.

Author/creator Swerling, Lisa
Other author Lazar, Ralph.
Other author MacLeod, Jilly.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : DK Pub., ©2006.
Description61 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Finding a better way -- Lens: Seeing is believing -- Lights, camera, action -- Famous Inventors -- Steam engine: Steam engine -- Powering a Revolution -- Fantastic inventions -- Light bulb and the generator: Let there be light -- Power to the people -- Fascinating firsts -- Internal combustion engine: On the road -- By land , sea, and air -- Fabulous flops -- Transistor: Super-duper computer -- Let's all communicate -- Future -- Gunpowder: Powder power -- Off with a bang -- Timeline.
Abstract Introduces inventions that have significantly impacted civilization, from the lens and the steam engine to the light bulbs and motor-powered vehicles.
General noteIncludes index.
General noteIncludes timeline (p. 56-57)
LCCN 2006010607
ISBN0756620775
ISBN9780756620776

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 609 SW44H ✔ Available Place Hold