What do wheels, books, light bulbs, airplanes, computers, vaccines and satellites all have in common?
They began as ideas - and went on to change the world.
Inventions That Changed the World takes curious young readers on an exciting journey through 15 of the most important, surprising and life-changing inventions in history.
From ancient tools and clever machines to modern technology, medicine, communication and space science, this book explores how inventors solved problems, took risks, made mistakes and created things that transformed the way people live, work, travel, communicate and survive.
Written in a clear, fun and easy-to-understand style, this book helps kids and teens discover the stories behind the inventions that shaped our world - and the brilliant, determined and sometimes unexpected people who made them happen.
Inside, readers will discover:
- How the wheel rolled history forward
- Why the printing press helped spread knowledge around the world
- How electricity and the light bulb changed everyday life
- How the telephone let voices travel across distances
- Why the steam engine powered the Industrial Revolution
- How the airplane made the world feel smaller
- How cars, computers, the internet and satellites changed modern life
- Why vaccines and medicine have saved millions of lives
- How paper, the compass, the camera and air conditioning shaped history
Perfect for curious kids, tweens and young teens who love history, science, technology, engineering, big ideas and amazing facts, this book is ideal for independent reading, classrooms, homeschool learning and reluctant readers.
Part of Jake Landon's Extreme World for Kids & Teens series, Inventions That Changed the World helps young readers understand how human imagination, problem-solving and persistence have shaped the world we live in today.
Get ready to explore the inventions that changed history - and discover how one great idea can transform the future.
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