Around the World in 80 Inventions
$35.00
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
9 January 2024
Summary
CHOCKS AWAY!
Take off on a marvellous journey of discovery as you explore 80 incredible world-changing inventions from around the globe!
From the wheel to the space rocket, the bow and arrow to the atom bomb, chocolate to toothpaste, and the battery to the quantum computer, find out about innovations from the ancient world right up to the twenty-first century. Read the fascinating story about how each one was developed, with bite-sized labels and captions. Spo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787419315 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1787419312 |
| Author: | Matt Ralphs, Robbie Cathro |
| Publisher: | Templar Books |
| Imprint: | Templar Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 9 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 670g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 224mm x 287mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
Around The World In 80 Inventions is a treasure trove of knowledge that spans centuries and the globe, from the humble match to rockets that can reach the stars. * Miss Cleveland’s Reading *
Absolutely one for history buffs and trivia fans of all ages, we can imagine this would make a great pub quiz companion, as well as looking quite at home on a school bookshelf. * How it Works *
Matt Ralphs
Matt Ralphs (Author)
Matt Ralphs worked as an editor for many years, and now writes children’s non-fiction and middle grade fiction, often with a focus on history, myths and folklore. His dark adventure novels Fire Girl and Fire Witch were published by Macmillan Children’s Books. He currently has non-fiction projects in development with Nosy Crow and Bonnier. He lives on the Grand Union Canal on a boat called Nostromo.
Robbie Cathro (Illustrator)
Robbie is an illustrator and storyteller living in Bristol, UK. He loves bright colours, limited palettes, atmospheric textures, and layered characters. His work is inspired by animation, folk tales, as well as the small stories he finds in his day-to-day life. He has worked with Airbnb, The Sunday Times, The Natural History Museum, Aquila Magazine, Anorak Magazine, Kingfisher and Little Bee Books.
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