An Illustrated Timeline of Inventions and Inventors

An Illustrated Timeline of Inventions and Inventors
Author: Kremena T. Spengler
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2011-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404870172

Presents a timeline of inventions from the use of fire in prehistoric times to the iPad in 2010, with an emphasis on developments in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

The Illustrated Timeline of Inventions

The Illustrated Timeline of Inventions
Author: Craig Sandler
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781402748622

Full-color illustrations that describe some of history's most important inventions and advances including the first weaving machine in 1764, the catapult in the twelfth century, and the zipper in 1891.

Concise History of Science & Invention

Concise History of Science & Invention
Author: Jolyon Goddard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 1426205449

A global view of science and technology as it developed over the centuries.

Timelines of Science

Timelines of Science
Author: DK
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1465442472

From the wheel to the worldwide web, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you’ll explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the book, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artifacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail. Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Timelines of Science, with global coverage of scientific advances. Whether you're joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.

Timelines of Science

Timelines of Science
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1465421238

From the wheel to the worldwide web, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you'll explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the ebook, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artifacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail. Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Timelines of Science, with global coverage of scientific advances. Whether you're joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.

The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Inventions

The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Inventions
Author: Laura Hetherington
Publisher: Whalen Book Works
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1732512647

The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Inventions uncovers the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origins behind the world’s most overlooked innovations! Nobody knows the backstories behind our most taken-for-granted inventions, like credit cards, egg cartons, windshield wipers, and breakfast sandwiches! But the strange and wonderful origins of these inventions are far from ordinary: They are rooted in forgotten history. Inside this hardcover book, discover the extraordinary true stories of: the TOASTER — actually the best thing before sliced bread the PASSPORT — the original Facebook the TOOTHBRUSH — so much more than bamboo + hog bristles the PIZZA SAVER — no pie left behind since 1985 SLICED BREAD — at first, no one wanted it and MANY, MANY MORE of history’s most influential discoveries! Organized chronologically from 75,000 B.C. to today and illustrated with more than 200 pieces of original artwork, The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Inventions is as beautiful as it is entertaining and informative. Discover who invented BATHING, why some of the first-ever BEDS were naturally mosquito-repellant, how president Theodore Roosevelt’s encounter with a black bear inspired the TEDDY BEAR, and why SELFIE STICKS might be older than you think!

Timeline Science and Technology

Timeline Science and Technology
Author: Peter Goes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2020-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781776573004

A visual introduction to our planet and society told through the history of our greatest inventions and the technology that has changed the world. In his signature playful style, Peter Goes illustrates the most fascinating technologies, from the first tools to the most specialized IT, from medical breakthroughs to the creation of YouTube. He includes remarkable scientists and innovators and highlights lesser-known stories. A compelling history of technology from the Stone Age to the present day, from America to the Southern hemisphere and beyond.

An Illustrated Timeline of Transportation

An Illustrated Timeline of Transportation
Author: Kremena Spengler
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404866612

Presents a timeline of human transportation throughout history, from early forms of land and water travel to the development of road and highway systems, the invention of the motor engine, and air and space flight.

Timeline

Timeline
Author: Peter Goes
Publisher: Gecko Press USA
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1776570693

Take a journey through the history of our planet... A perfect introduction to history for young and old, Timeline travels the story of our world, through a lens that captures myths and legends, dinosaurs, the great civilizations, kings and knights, discoveries and inventions. Timeline shows the human race building settlements, fighting wars, exploring the oceans, living in castles, yurts and skyscrapers. It takes our planet from the Big Bang to the threats of climate change. And it does not neglect the imagination--here too are dragons, icons and fictional heroes. Each scene puts global events in perspective through space and time, drawing parallels and connections with careful attention and a refreshing playfulness.

A History of Just About Everything

A History of Just About Everything
Author: Elizabeth MacLeod
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1771381957

From Buddha and Muhammad to King and Mandela, from the discovery of fire to the invention of the World Wide Web, and from Romeo and Juliet to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, this is a thorough and thoroughly entertaining compendium of important people and events.