Author: Frank Puterbaugh Bachman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inventions
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn but all had a moment of vision allied to single-minded determination to battle through numerous prototypes and produced something that really worked. It is a fascinating account for younger listeners.
Great Inventors and Their Inventions
Author: Frank Puterbaugh Bachman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inventions
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn but all had a moment of vision allied to single-minded determination to battle through numerous prototypes and produced something that really worked. It is a fascinating account for younger listeners.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inventions
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn but all had a moment of vision allied to single-minded determination to battle through numerous prototypes and produced something that really worked. It is a fascinating account for younger listeners.
Great Inventions that Changed the World
Author: James Wei
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118342739
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
GREAT INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Discover the inventions that have made our world what it is today A great invention opens the door to a new era in human history. The stone axe, for example, invented some 2 million years ago in East Africa, enabled us to enter the human path of endless improvements through inventions. The taming of fire enabled us to cook food as well as leave the warmth of Africa and move to the frigid lands of the North. From the stone axe to the computer and the Internet, this book provides a fascinating tour of the most important inventions and inventors throughout history. You’ll discover the landmark achievements and the men and women that made the world what it is today. Great Inventions That Changed the World is written by Professor James Wei, a renowned educator and engineer who holds several patents for his own inventions. Following an introductory chapter examining the role of inventors and inventions in fueling innovation and global advancement, the book is organized to show how inventions are spurred by human needs and desires, including: Work Food, clothing, and housing Health and reproduction Security Transportation Information The good life As you progress through the book, you’ll not only learn about inventions and inventors, but also the impact they have had on our lives and the society and environment in which we live today. Inventions solve problems, but as this book so expertly demonstrates, they can also directly or indirectly create new problems as well, from pollution to global warming to bioterrorism. By enabling us to understand the impact of inventions throughout history, this book can help guide the next generation of citizens, decision makers, and inventors.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118342739
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
GREAT INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Discover the inventions that have made our world what it is today A great invention opens the door to a new era in human history. The stone axe, for example, invented some 2 million years ago in East Africa, enabled us to enter the human path of endless improvements through inventions. The taming of fire enabled us to cook food as well as leave the warmth of Africa and move to the frigid lands of the North. From the stone axe to the computer and the Internet, this book provides a fascinating tour of the most important inventions and inventors throughout history. You’ll discover the landmark achievements and the men and women that made the world what it is today. Great Inventions That Changed the World is written by Professor James Wei, a renowned educator and engineer who holds several patents for his own inventions. Following an introductory chapter examining the role of inventors and inventions in fueling innovation and global advancement, the book is organized to show how inventions are spurred by human needs and desires, including: Work Food, clothing, and housing Health and reproduction Security Transportation Information The good life As you progress through the book, you’ll not only learn about inventions and inventors, but also the impact they have had on our lives and the society and environment in which we live today. Inventions solve problems, but as this book so expertly demonstrates, they can also directly or indirectly create new problems as well, from pollution to global warming to bioterrorism. By enabling us to understand the impact of inventions throughout history, this book can help guide the next generation of citizens, decision makers, and inventors.
Henry Ford
Author: Mike Venezia
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531213353
Category : Automobile engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A short biography of inventor and industrialist Henry Ford.
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531213353
Category : Automobile engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A short biography of inventor and industrialist Henry Ford.
Great Scientists
Author: John Farndon
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1477704124
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Science is an ever-growing, ever-changing field of study. Every principle, every discovery is built on top of a previous discovery. Great scientists have studied life, the environment, and the physical world trying to learn more about why things are the way they are. Readers gain insight to some of the greatest scientific minds history has to offer, from Archimedes to Stephen Hawking.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1477704124
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Science is an ever-growing, ever-changing field of study. Every principle, every discovery is built on top of a previous discovery. Great scientists have studied life, the environment, and the physical world trying to learn more about why things are the way they are. Readers gain insight to some of the greatest scientific minds history has to offer, from Archimedes to Stephen Hawking.
The Inventions and Discoveries of the Worlds Most Famous Scientists
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536132823
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536132823
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Famous Inventors & Inventions
Author: Speedy Publishing
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1680320440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Famous inventors and the inventions they develop is a fascinating area of historical study that is usually far too advanced for young children. However, a Famous Inventors & Inventions Picture Book breaks that information down in a way that is interesting and engaging to young boys and girls. Instead of pages and pages of text that makes no sense to them, children can see a picture of the inventor alongside the invention they created. This helps to begin laying the foundation for this knowledge in children at a young age and may even spark their interest and imagination in this area.
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1680320440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Famous inventors and the inventions they develop is a fascinating area of historical study that is usually far too advanced for young children. However, a Famous Inventors & Inventions Picture Book breaks that information down in a way that is interesting and engaging to young boys and girls. Instead of pages and pages of text that makes no sense to them, children can see a picture of the inventor alongside the invention they created. This helps to begin laying the foundation for this knowledge in children at a young age and may even spark their interest and imagination in this area.
Alexander Graham Bell
Author: Mike Venezia
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531222072
Category : Deaf
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An introduction to the life and career of the inventor of the telephone, who was also accomplished in many other ways.
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531222072
Category : Deaf
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An introduction to the life and career of the inventor of the telephone, who was also accomplished in many other ways.
Five Brilliant Scientists
Author: Lynda Jones
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
ISBN: 9780590480314
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Percy Julian discovered medicines. Shirley Jackson studied atoms. George Washington Carver discovered ways to help farmers. Read about these great scientists and more!
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
ISBN: 9780590480314
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Percy Julian discovered medicines. Shirley Jackson studied atoms. George Washington Carver discovered ways to help farmers. Read about these great scientists and more!
Marie Curie
Author: Mike Venezia
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531222089
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet scientist Marie Curie! Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). This book presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born scientist whose studies of radioactivity lead to the discovery of two new elements, for which she received two Nobel Prizes.
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531222089
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet scientist Marie Curie! Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). This book presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born scientist whose studies of radioactivity lead to the discovery of two new elements, for which she received two Nobel Prizes.
Black Heroes
Author: Jessie Carney Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Now available for the first time in paperback, "Black Heroes" is a "who's who" of 150 individuals who have made a lasting and profound impact on our culture, from W.E.B. Du Bois to Colin Powell, from Rosa Parks to Maya Angelou. 215 photos.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Now available for the first time in paperback, "Black Heroes" is a "who's who" of 150 individuals who have made a lasting and profound impact on our culture, from W.E.B. Du Bois to Colin Powell, from Rosa Parks to Maya Angelou. 215 photos.