
Título: 1001 Inventions That Changed The World
Autor: Jack Challoner
Sinopse: "The inventiveness of the human race has been a key factor in our continued survival and evolution. But although we are surrounded by countless pieces of technology that help us through the working day - and sometimes even save lives - we know little about how or when they are invented, the story of how they came to be. 1001 Inventions That Changed the World is a wonderfully browsable compendium of the scientific and technological breakthroughs that have the most impact on human life through the ages and around the globe. From the wheel to the MP3 player, this book explores the stories behind the innovations and traces the development of each invention from concept to completion. You will discover surprises galore: did you know that toothpaste was invented about 7,000 yeas ago or the first pair of scissors was used in 1500 BCE? You will also learn just how the world wide web was created and how satellite technology works. Perfect to dip into and an endless source of intriguing discoveries, 1001 Inventions That Changed the World presents the history of the world through all the billiant ideas that came to fruition. It is a fascinating and comprehensive study of human endeavour through the ages."
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “1001 Inventions That Changed The World”, de Jack Challoner, publicado pela editora Cassell Illustrated, em 2010 e com 960 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Cassell Illustrated
Páginas: 960
Ano: 2010
Edição:
Linguagem: inglês
ISBN: 1844036111
ISBN13: 9781844036110
