Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries

Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries
Title Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries PDF eBook
Author Rodney Carlisle
Publisher Turner Publishing Company
Pages 711
Release 2008-04-21
Genre Science
ISBN 0470306920

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A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprimatur of Scientific American magazine, this authoritative, accessible reference provides a wide-ranging overview of the inventions, technological advances, and discoveries that have transformed human society throughout our history. More than 400 entertaining entries explain the details and significance of such varied breakthroughs as the development of agriculture, the "invention" of algebra, and the birth of the computer. Special chronological sections divide the entries, providing a unique focus on the intersection of science and technology from early human history to the present. In addition, each section is supplemented by primary source sidebars, which feature excerpts from scientists' diaries, contemporary accounts of new inventions, and various "In Their Own Words" sources. Comprehensive and thoroughly readable, Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries is an indispensable resource for anyone fascinated by the history of science and technology. Topics include: aerosol spray * algebra * Archimedes' Principle * barbed wire * canned food * carburetor * circulation of blood * condom * encryption machine * fork * fuel cell * latitude * music synthesizer * positron * radar * steel * television * traffic lights * Heisenberg's uncertainty principle

A History of Great Inventions

A History of Great Inventions
Title A History of Great Inventions PDF eBook
Author James Dyson
Publisher Carroll & Graf Pub
Pages 188
Release 2001
Genre Science
ISBN 9780786709038

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A handsome, lavishly illustrated volume celebrates the human genius for invention from the dawn of civilization to the beginning of the new millennium.

A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins

A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins
Title A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins PDF eBook
Author Johann Beckmann
Publisher
Pages 574
Release 1846
Genre
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Ancient Inventions

Ancient Inventions
Title Ancient Inventions PDF eBook
Author Peter J. James
Publisher Random House Digital, Inc.
Pages 702
Release 1995
Genre Reference
ISBN 0345401026

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A guide to ancient accomplishments and inventions unearths the origins of modern creations, including computers in ancient Greece, plastic surgery in India in the first century B.C., and a postal service in medieval Baghdad

The Story of Inventions

The Story of Inventions
Title The Story of Inventions PDF eBook
Author Catherine Barr
Publisher Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pages 41
Release 2020-03-03
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 0711245371

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The world is brimming full of incredible inventions - but where did it all begin? How did these incredible inventions come about? Journey back in time, travel across the world and discover incredible inventions from throughout history. Take a ride on the very first wheel, find your way and ensure you'll never get lost again with the compass, let the lights come on with electricity, watch as the world puffs into life with the steam engine and many more astounding inventions. Written with bitesized pieces of text and illustrated with bright and engaging artwork, this is the perfect introduction to some of the most amazing inventions that have helped make history. Learn fascinating facts about the people behind these inventions and how their discoveries changed the world forever. So what are you waiting for? Let's uncover The Story of Inventions! Inventions featured: The wheel, the compass, paper, clocks, gunpowder, steam engines, vaccinations, computers, electricity, the telephone, the car, planes, plastic, nuclear weapons and the internet.

The Origins of Invention

The Origins of Invention
Title The Origins of Invention PDF eBook
Author Otis Tufton Mason
Publisher
Pages 476
Release 1896
Genre Industries, Primitive
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100 Inventions That Made History

100 Inventions That Made History
Title 100 Inventions That Made History PDF eBook
Author DK
Publisher Penguin
Pages 130
Release 2014-02-03
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1465426868

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Incredible inventions and inspiring innovations have transformed the world today, so you can't imagine life without them! This tour through time tracks the brilliant breakthroughs of great geniuses starting with ancient times and ending in the modern era. Packed full of awesome ideas, from airplanes, batteries, and chocolate, to video games, wheels, and X-rays, you'll hear the inside story on the brainwaves behind them all. You'll meet the masters of invention who dreamed up the greatest gadgets and gizmos ever. From the everyday essentials we take for granted to fabulous firsts like the car and the television, this roll call of history's most groundbreaking inventions is guaranteed to educate, engage, and entertain the whole family. Part of DK's best-selling top 100 in History series, 100 Inventions That Made History presents an in-depth exploration of each important invention in unprecedented detail with eye-catching visuals and informative text, while stunning galleries reveal a selection of mind-blowing inventions on a shared theme. Also included are the disastrous prototypes that never got off the ground and the futuristic fantasies that may soon be up and running. Open your eyes to a world of wonder... and who knows, you might become the trailblazer of tomorrow!