Around the World in 80 Inventions by Templar
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♡ Add to wishlistExplore 80 incredible world-changing inventions from around the globe in the hardback book Around the World in 80 Inventions by Templar. From the wheel to the space rocket, the bow and arrow to the atom bomb, chocolate to toothpaste, and the battery to the quantum computer, find out about innovations from the ancient world right up to the twenty-first century. Read the fascinating story about how each one was developed, with bite-sized labels and captions. Spot the adventurous aviator, complete with goggles and flailing scarf, on each page, as they guide you through the book.
With bright, fun-filled illustrations by Robbie Cathro and 80 incredible entries, this invention compendium is sure to captivate children interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) for hours. Around the World in 80 Inventions by Templar cleverly combines science, history and geography in an informative and interesting read. Age 8 years – adult
- A fun and accessible look at history and STEM with ties to the curriculum
- A travel theme inspired by postcards and travel posters incorporates Geography
- Expertly checked by science writer Anne Rooney
- CONTENTS: Stone Age Tools, Screw Pump, Ballpoint pen, Aquarium, Dynamite, Chess, Bow and arrow, Flushing toilet, Aeroplane, Calendar, Battery, Deep sea diving suit, Lasers, Ice Cream, Bicycle, Steam locomotive, Wheel, Internet, Tin Can, Match, Writing, Microscope, Artificial Heart, Camera, High-speed train, Computers, Plough, Compass, Concrete, Glass, Lever, Electric drill, Piano, Wind Turbine, Helicopter, Chocolate, Water wheel, Telephone, Money, Soap, Internal combustion engine, Flight recorder, Transistor, Teabag, Timekeeping, Light bulb, Gunpowder, Textiles, Television, Sextant, Games Console, Plastic, Fridge, Map, GPS, Sandwich, Robots, Ships, Number systems, Wheelchair, Submarine, Toothpaste, Jet Aircraft, Stirrups, Kevlar, X-Ray Machine, Snowmobile, Radio, Printing Press, Steam engine, Walkman, Assembly line, Nuclear bomb, Radar, Traffic lights, Satellite, Space Rocket, Synthetic Meat, 3D Printing
