World of Discovery
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An essential compendium of some of the most world-changing discoveries and inventions of all time, from the first use of money to antibiotics and artificial intelligence. In a stylish miscellany, celebrated author Richard Platt and printmaker James Brown travel through time to showcase the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives forever. From the wheel to the telephone to the Internet, human history is studded with innovations that have changed our world. Each bold, bright, and beautiful infographic is complete with engaging and easy-to-understand explanations. A follow-up to international bestseller A World of Information and its companion, A World of Cities, this book covers thirty groundbreaking discoveries and is perfect for inquiring minds of all ages.
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James Brown is an English teacher and children’s book author. Cally Johnson-Isaacs is the illustrator of Rabbits Don’t Lay Eggs! and the Mimi’s Magical Fairy Friends series.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781536207668
- Publication Date
- September 18, 2019
- Publisher
- Candlewick Studio
- Text Details
- This book was typeset in Gill and Bodoni.
- Illustration Details
- The illustrations were screen-printed.
- Page Count
- 64
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 7 - 10 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2019939179
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