Inventions in 30 Seconds by Dr.
Mike Goldsmith with illustrations by Chris Anderson offers 30 ingenious ideas for innovative kids explained in half a minute
and will keep young readers engrossed as they explore the rich variety of
subjects covered in 30 topics.
Six sections: Making Life Easy, Communication,
Travel (from wheel to Spacecraft) , Finding Out (telescope to satellite),
Medicine (vaccination to implants), and Industry (transistor to robot) provide
readers with clear organization and each begins with a Glossary of words
pertinent to the content. Each of the topics covered in the section offers
brief, well-written and fact-filled discussions paired with a 3-second summary,
and an activity. As an example: Making Life Easy addresses basic innovations
such as Weaving, Central Heating, and the Light Bulb. Communication looks at
Writing (Egyptian hieroglyphics, Chinese Writing, Ancient Greek, and Mayan),
the Printing Press, Telephone, Radio, and Internet. Each subject is paired with
eye-catching illustrations.
Recommended
as a handy resource for home or school – a thoughtful introduction to many of
mankind’s most important inventions.
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