1001 Inventions that Changed the World

1001 Inventions that Changed the World
Author: Jack Challoner
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Incorporated
Total Pages: 960
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780764161360

Presents a review of technological innovations and inventions, from the ancient world to the present day.

Great Inventions that Changed the World

Great Inventions that Changed the World
Author: James Wei
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2012-07-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118342739

GREAT INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Discover the inventions that have made our world what it is today A great invention opens the door to a new era in human history. The stone axe, for example, invented some 2 million years ago in East Africa, enabled us to enter the human path of endless improvements through inventions. The taming of fire enabled us to cook food as well as leave the warmth of Africa and move to the frigid lands of the North. From the stone axe to the computer and the Internet, this book provides a fascinating tour of the most important inventions and inventors throughout history. You’ll discover the landmark achievements and the men and women that made the world what it is today. Great Inventions That Changed the World is written by Professor James Wei, a renowned educator and engineer who holds several patents for his own inventions. Following an introductory chapter examining the role of inventors and inventions in fueling innovation and global advancement, the book is organized to show how inventions are spurred by human needs and desires, including: Work Food, clothing, and housing Health and reproduction Security Transportation Information The good life As you progress through the book, you’ll not only learn about inventions and inventors, but also the impact they have had on our lives and the society and environment in which we live today. Inventions solve problems, but as this book so expertly demonstrates, they can also directly or indirectly create new problems as well, from pollution to global warming to bioterrorism. By enabling us to understand the impact of inventions throughout history, this book can help guide the next generation of citizens, decision makers, and inventors.

1001 Inventions That Changed the World

1001 Inventions That Changed the World
Author: Jack Challoner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 960
Release: 2022-04-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 164517820X

We take thousands of inventions for granted, using them daily and enjoying their benefits. But how much do we really know about their origins and development? This absorbing new book tells the stories behind the inventions that have changed the world.

Inventions That Changed the World

Inventions That Changed the World
Author: Ratna Sagar
Publisher: Offshoot
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-04-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9789350368930

Some of the greatest discoveries and inventions have stemmed from doubt. Read about some of the most awe-inspiring inventions in this planner. Be a "doubting Thomas" as you plan ahead.

The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World

The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615300643

By their very nature, inventions change 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, more aesthetically pleasing, or otherwise better.

Inventions That Didn't Change the World

Inventions That Didn't Change the World
Author: Julie Halls
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2014-12-09
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0500772479

A captivating, humorous, and downright perplexing selection of nineteenth-century inventions as revealed through remarkable–and hitherto unseen–illustrations from the British National Archive Inventions that Didn’t Change the World is a fascinating visual tour through some of the most bizarre inventions registered with the British authorities in the nineteenth century. In an era when Britain was the workshop of the world, design protection (nowadays patenting) was all the rage, and the apparently lenient approval process meant that all manner of bizarre curiosities were painstakingly recorded, in beautiful color illustrations and well-penned explanatory text, alongside the genuinely great inventions of the period. Irreverent commentary contextualizes each submission as well as taking a humorous view on how each has stood the test of time. This book introduces such gems as a ventilating top hat; an artificial leech; a design for an aerial machine adapted for the arctic regions; an anti-explosive alarm whistle; a tennis racket with ball-picker; and a currant-cleaning machine. Here is everything the end user could possibly require for a problem he never knew he had. Organized by area of application—industry, clothing, transportation, medical, health and safety, the home, and leisure—Inventions that Didn’t Change the World reveals the concerns of a bygone era giddy with the possibilities of a newly industrialized world.

What a Great Idea!

What a Great Idea!
Author: Steve Tomecek
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2003
Genre: Inventions
ISBN:

Steve Tomecek discusses 45 inventions that really shook up society. These big ideas inspired many other inventions and illuminate the changes that technology has made throughout time. From the hand ax and mathematics to IC chips and the laser, each technological touchstone in human history is described and placed in historical context. Each profile includes the who (if we know it), how the idea developed and how it works, the immediate impact of the idea, and the technological 'children' of the idea. The time span is 3500 BC to today. The author closes with an epilogue that looks into the future, a bibliography, and a list of great Web sites for young inventors. Realistic, 4-color paintings, in technical drawing style, showcase the idea and its applications by humans.

Inventions that Changed the World

Inventions that Changed the World
Author: Rodney Castleden
Publisher: Canary Press eBooks
Total Pages: 689
Release: 2020-10-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1908698446

Inventors have been inventing since time began, but which inventions do we value the most? A recent poll put the bicycle at number one on the basis that it is a simple, ecologically sound means of transport, and universally useful. It was seen as the best thing since sliced bread – except that sliced bread is a much more recent innovation than the bicycle; it was invented in 1927 by Otto Rohwedder. Tracing the origins of more than 230 inventions in chronological order, this book captures the essence of invention from 500,000 BC to the modern day, showing the historical significance of each and how ultimately their creation changed the world.

The 100 Inventions That Changed the World

The 100 Inventions That Changed the World
Author: Matthew Elkin
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1502632918

This mind-blowing volume explores the fascinating stories behind innovations that play an integral part in our lives. From cement to LEDs and the alphabet to 3D printing, the book explains the science behind ground-breaking inventions while emphasizing the evolution of the scientific method. The book is packed with full-color photographs, interesting facts, and important vocabulary terms.