Genius!: The Most Astonishing Inventions of all Time

(Hardback)

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From Archimedes's machine for carrying water up hill, to Edison's electric light bulb; from the Wright brothers' first powered flight to the Saturn V space rocket; from Gutenberg's printing press to Tim Berners-Lee's creation of the worldwide web each gripping story of invention, struggle and perseverance is told here in fascinating detail. The book also includes a selection of simple how-to activities to inspire the budding scientist.

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'Unlike other publications on the history of invention, Genius! combines a fun approach with meaty information' - London Mums magazine

Author Bio

Deborah Kespert is the author of numerous children's books, including Explore! and, with David Baker, Space Academy.