Inventions

by James Robinson and James Robinson

Book Overview

Today's readers are fascinated by the idea of "ife before technology." Inventions examines the ideas, machines, and technology that have shaped the modern age. Divided into four chapters -- Communication, Inventions in the Home, Transportation, and Microtechnology -- it charts the developments that led to the cell phone revolution and reveals the incredible growth of the information superhighway. Stunning computer-generated artwork shows how robotics...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753459736
• ISBN13: 9780753459737
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

info packed

Most of us know how invented the telephone but do you know who created the first video game? This book will tell you that and a lot more! It is divided into 4 sections: Communication, Technology in the Home, Transportation and New Technology. After each section is a listing of websites and books that will teach you more on the topic. Some of the websites that were listed were no longer active. Kids that enjoy reading about science will enjoy this book.