"The 100 Inventions That Changed the World" by Matthew Elkin explores groundbreaking innovations throughout history that have significantly transformed human civilization. Each invention is presented with engaging narratives, highlighting its origin, impact, and the visionaries behind them. From the wheel and printing press to the internet and smartphone, Elkin delves into the stories of these pivotal advancements, illustrating how they shaped society, culture, and daily life. The book not only celebrates human ingenuity but also invites readers to reflect on the inventions that have connected and influenced generations, showcasing their lasting legacy in a rapidly evolving world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Popular Science Fact Books For Inquiring Minds .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2017 by Cavendish Square Publishing .