Discover the who, what, when, and how of 100 amazing inventions.
Introduction Prehistory Inventions List of Featured Inventors Inventions by Field of Science The Next 40 Inventions to Research Additional References on Inverntion
Kendall Haven is an award-winning author, master storyteller, and former research scientist. He has published a number of books, including Marvels of Science, Marvels of Math, and 100 Most Popular Scientists.
Written by a scientist who became an award-winning children's
storyteller, this book is a highly readable overview of scientific
thought and invention from 250 BC to the present….[h]ighly
recommended for public and school libraries. It is a good choice
for reluctant readers who will appreciate how each invention is a
chapter unto itself that can be read just a bit at a time.
*VOYA*
This straightforward guide to a fascinating field will be welcome
in both school and young adult collections.
*Lawrence Looks at Books*
Arranged chronologically, the three-page entries in this engaging
work begin with the date of the invention and name of the inventor.
These are followed by a narrative on the importance and history of
the item, the scientist's process, and a description of how the
invention has developed over time. The author's stated criteria for
inclusion are that the invention was based in science, it was an
invention rather than a discovery, and that it has had great
ramifications for society….[t]his is a good resource.
*School Library Journal*
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