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Title: 1000 INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES
By: DK
Format: Paperback

List price: £12.99


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ISBN 10: 1405314192
ISBN 13: 9781405314190
Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY LTD
Pub. date: 2 March, 2006
Pages: 256
Description: Ever wondered who invented the Internet or your Ipod? This book explores the fascinating history of events that shaped the world. It takes the reader through the Eureka moments - from the discovery of fire to modern day research into genetic engineering. A timeline puts events in context, and feature-boxes explore the more significant inventions.
Synopsis: Ever wondered who invented the Internet or your Ipod? Published in association with the Science Museum, "1000 Inventions and Discoveries" explores the fascinating history of events that shaped the world as it is today. Relive those Eureka moments: from the discovery of fire right up to present day research into genetic engineering. A timeline runs throughout the book, putting events in context, and feature-boxes explore the more significant inventions in detail.
Illustrations: Illustrations (chiefly col.)
Publication: UK
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Returns: Returnable
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