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Discover how the world's greatest inventions work in this funny and accessible novelty book by inventions expert, Adam Hart-Davis. If you've ever wondered why the pencil came into existence, or how a steam engine works, or when we started using flushing toilets, this book has all the answers. Based on seven key areas of invention, Adam Hart-Davis tells the stories behind steam power, lighting, toilets, clocks, communication, bikes and flight, and how they are still relevant to our world today. Pull-tabs, flaps, pull-out booklets and detailed illustrations make this a perfect interactive gift book for budding inventors.

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Book category Books in English Children's, Teenage & educational Picture books, activity books & early learning material Interactive & activity books & packs

• Full title: Inventions: A History of Key Inventions that Changed the World
• Author: Adam Hart-Davis
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 12
• EAN: 9781406315004
• ISBN: 1406315001
• ID: 01213819
• Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
• Weight: 674 g
• Dimensions: 297 × 237 × 18 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. October 2012

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