The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World
- Authors
- Curley, Robert
- Publisher
- Rosen Education Service
- Tags
- technology & engineering , inventions , technology - history , general , technology , history , inventions - history , juvenile nonfiction , activity books
- ISBN
- 9781615300204
- Date
- 2009-10-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 4.68 MB
- Lang
- en
The intrinsic quality of an invention is that it changes the status quo. The innovations highlighted in this book have done so in a most dramatic, memorable, or effective fashion. Through engaging narrative and accompanying images, this volume gives readers a deeper appreciation for the inventions that have made their lives easier, better, or more aesthetically pleasing.