Story of Inventions

From toilets, bread and blue jeans to aeroplanes, microwaves and computers, this title explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions that surround us were created. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work.

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today.

Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. Includes invention timelines, a glossary and internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an inventor.

Chapters in this book include:
- Land transport
- Air travel
- Food
- Household inventions
- Communication
- Clothing
- Medicine
- Writing
- More inventions

Contributor: Adam Larkum (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Adam Larkum

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