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Engineering: An Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology (100
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780985323097
- Book Title
- Engineering : an Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology
- Book Series
- 100 Ponderables Ser.
- Publisher
- Shelter Harbor Press
- Item Length
- 11.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering
- Topic
- Engineering (General), General, History
- Item Weight
- 45.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 144 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Shelter Harbor Press
ISBN-10
0985323094
ISBN-13
9780985323097
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234377716
Product Key Features
Book Title
Engineering : an Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Engineering (General), General, History
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering
Book Series
100 Ponderables Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
45.6 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
9.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-276691
Reviews
"This wonderful book, which is part of the Ponderables history series from Shelter Harbor Press, explores one hundred technological achievements that have changed history, starting with stone technology and ending with solar power. It seems ideal for advanced readers, and I'd probably recommend it for teens to adults...Wonderful, full-color illustrations and side-bar notations enhance the reader's understanding of the material...This fascinating book covers everything from taming fire and irrigation to the Great Wall of China and robots. It's truly a remarkable read. It makes a lovely coffee table book to share with guests, and it's a great conversation starter. It's also one that I reach for when I just have a few minutes to relax and want to read about something stimulating and interesting. I found myself sharing tidbits of information with my children that fascinated them as much as it did me. My high school senior also found it a wonderful book to read at his leisure. I highly recommend it, and I have no doubt you'll enjoy it as much as I have." - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine® , LLC, Kelly Burgess
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
620.009
Edition Description
Illustrated edition
Synopsis
Here is the essential guide to engineering, an authoritative reference book and timeline about how technology has given shape to our civilization. Engineering predates humanity; Homo habilis was knapping hand axes from fist-sized flints more than a thousand centuries before the dawn of modern humans. Admittedly the development of technology was slow back then--but we've made up for lost time since. Striding from the Stone Age to Silicon Valley in 100 steps, we will see how our inventors have seized every scientific breakthrough, new material, and better understanding to improve daily life and expand the scope of civilization. From reshaping rivers and containing the forces of nature to constructing artificial lifeforms and perhaps one day even taming alien planets, engineers think big. These men and women of action make our world., From ancient aqueducts to soaring skyscrapers, explore engineering milestones over the centuries. Combining engaging text with captivating images and helpful diagrams, renowned science writer Tom Jackson guides readers through the history of Engineering in this engaging installment of the groundbreaking Ponderables series. The story of engineering is the story of humankind itself. From the crudely knapped hand axes of our human ancestor Homo Habilis to the mind-blowing ways in which modern engineering has improved our quality of daily life to the ways in which it promises to expand the scope of civilization and broaden the future of human existence, this authoritative reference book offers an essential guide to the history of engineering in 100 chronological steps., From ancient aqueducts to soaring skyscrapers, explore engineering milestones over the centuries. Combining engaging text with captivating images and helpful diagrams, renowned science writer Tom Jackson guides readers through the history of engineering. Engineering is all around us. From our bridges, tunnels and skyscrapers, to our cars, computers and smartphones, engineering shapes our world and influences just about everything we see and do. And it's been that way for longer than you might think. From the crudely knapped hand axes of our human ancestor Homo Habilis to the mind-blowing ways in which modern engineering has improved the quality of daily life and expanded the scope of our civilization, the story of engineering is the story of humankind itself. In a series of 100 enlightening articles, this book tells that incredible story by exploring the biggest names, grandest achievements and greatest inventions of the engineering world from prehistory all the way up to present day. Carefully curated, beautifully illustrated and addictively fun, this volume is your ultimate guide to the dreamers, thinkers, tinkerers, and builders that make our world. Organized in chronological order, Engineering takes readers on a journey through time, encountering milestone achievements in the fields of engineering at each stop along the way: In 1698,Thomas Savery builds "The Miner's Friend; or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire." It is a water pump that uses steam power. Although incredibly inefficient it is the first functioning steam engine. In 1783, Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Ètienne Montgolfier build the first flying machine capable of carrying human passengers. It is a 30-feet wide hot air balloon, powered by an open fire and made of paper! In 1855, Henry Bessemer designs a new system for making steel, a strong alloy of iron and carbon. Before this invention it took 12 hours to make 1.5 tons of wrought iron. Bessemer's "converter" could produce 15 tons of much stronger steel in just 20 minutes. The first communication satellite is Echo 1, a metallic balloon launched into the upper atmosphere by NASA in 1960. In 2007, 3.3 billion cubic feet (94 million cubic meters) of sand and rock are laid down along the coast of Dubai to make Palm Jumeirah, the world's largest artificial ocean island. In 2016, Solar Impulse flies more than half way around the world powered only by electricity generated by solar panels on its wings. An indispensable volume for students and anyone interested in the marvels of engineering, this book includes: 100 chronological articles telling the story of engineering from prehistory to the present day. Authoritative text, exciting imagery, and helpful diagrams accompanying each of the steps along the way. Biographies of great engineers, such as Archimedes, Tesla, and Watt, showing the inspirations that lay behind their goals. A guide to each field of engineering and the materials they employ, offering insight into achievements in the fields, the limits, and what might come next. An easy-to-follow graphical representation of engineering milestones. A 24-page removable foldout concertina with a 12-page timeline history of engineering. Engineering is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults!, From ancient aqueducts to soaring skyscrapers, explore engineering milestones over the centuries. Combining engaging text with captivating images and helpful diagrams, renowned science writer Tom Jackson guides readers through the history of engineering in the 7th installment of the groundbreaking Ponderables(TM) series. Engineering is all around us. From our bridges, tunnels and skyscrapers, to our cars, computers and smartphones, engineering shapes our world and influences just about everything we see and do. And it's been that way for longer than you might think. From the crudely knapped hand axes of our human ancestor Homo Habilis to the mind-blowing ways in which modern engineering has improved the quality of daily life and expanded the scope of our civilization, the story of engineering is the story of humankind itself. In a series of 100 enlightening articles, this book tells that incredible story by exploring the biggest names, grandest achievements and greatest inventions of the engineering world from prehistory all the way up to present day. Carefully curated, beautifully illustrated and addictively fun, this volume is your ultimate guide to the dreamers, thinkers, tinkerers, and builders that make our world. Organized in chronological order, Engineering takes readers on a journey through time, encountering milestone achievements in the fields of engineering at each stop along the way: In 1698, Thomas Savery builds "The Miner's Friend; or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire." It is a water pump that uses steam power. Although incredibly inefficient it is the first functioning steam engine. In 1783, Joseph-Michael and Jacques- tienne Montgolfier build the first flying machine capable of carrying human passengers. It is a 30-feet wide hot air balloon, powered by an open fire and made of paper In 1855, Henry Bessemer designs a new system for making steel, a strong alloy of iron and carbon. Before this invention it took 12 hours to make 1.5 tons of wrought iron. Bessemer's "converter" could produce 15 tons of much stronger steel in just 20 minutes. The first communication satellite is Echo 1, a metallic balloon launched into the upper atmosphere by NASA in 1960. In 2007, 3.3 billion cubic feet (94 million cubic meters) of sand and rock are laid down along the coast of Dubai to make Palm Jumeirah, the world's largest artificial ocean island. In 2016, Solar Impulse flies more than half way around the world powered only by electricity generated by solar panels on its wings. An indispensable volume for students and anyone interested in the marvels of engineering, this book includes: 100 chronological articles telling the story of engineering from prehistory to the present day. Authoritative text, exciting imagery, and helpful diagrams accompanying each of the steps along the way. Biographies of great engineers, such as Archimedes, Tesla, and Watt, showing the inspirations that lay behind their goals. A guide to each field of engineering and the materials they employ, offering insight into achievements in the fields, the limits, and what might come next. An easy-to-follow graphical representation of engineering milestones. A 24-page removable foldout concertina with a 12-page timeline history of engineering.
LC Classification Number
TA15.E53 2016
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