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Book of Inventions - Hardcover By Harrison, Ian - Like New

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Like New: A book that has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust ...
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ISBN
9780792282969

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
National Geographic Society
ISBN-10
0792282965
ISBN-13
9780792282969
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30787596

Product Key Features

Book Title
Book of Inventions
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Earth Sciences / Geography, Inventions, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Science, History
Author
Ian Harrison
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.3 in

Additional Product Features

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Trade
LCCN
2004-049922
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
609
Synopsis
Combining curious and colorful anecdotes with intricate research and photographs, National Geographic presents a fact-filled and lively history of inventions and their inventors. With a creative and humorous approach to reference, The Book of Inventions is a spirited and engaging look at knowledge and history.From the tiny paperclip to the massive jet engine, and from mastermind Leonardo da Vinci to quirky vacuum-cleaner inventor James Dyson, The Book of Inventions is encyclopedic in scope and entertaining in the extreme. Learn the dates, details, and amazing stories of how some of our most interesting and useful objects have been invented. Presented in an eye-catching retro style, the book's nine chapters reveal how innovations as diverse as the disposable diaper, the zipper, the hair dryer, the photocopier, the artificial heart, and the traffic light have affected all aspects of our daily lives. Compelling and colorful layouts enhance each spread and break down information into small bits that are accessible to readers of all ages., Combining curious and colorful anecdotes with intricate research and photographs, National Geographic presents a fact-filled and lively history of inventions and their inventors. With a creative and humorous approach to reference, The Book of Inventions is a spirited and engaging look at knowledge and history. From the tiny paperclip to the massive jet engine, and from mastermind Leonardo da Vinci to quirky vacuum-cleaner inventor James Dyson, The Book of Inventions is encyclopedic in scope and entertaining in the extreme. Learn the dates, details, and amazing stories of how some of our most interesting and useful objects have been invented. Presented in an eye-catching retro style, the book's nine chapters reveal how innovations as diverse as the disposable diaper, the zipper, the hair dryer, the photocopier, the artificial heart, and the traffic light have affected all aspects of our daily lives. Compelling and colorful layouts enhance each spread and break down information into small bits that are accessible to readers of all ages.
LC Classification Number
T15.H3448 2004

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