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.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Narrative Nonfiction .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Anna Claybourne has been a writer and editor of children's non-fiction for over eight years.