Inventions: A Visual Encyclopedia

Inventions: A Visual Encyclopedia takes readers on a sweeping tour through human ingenuity, from the earliest stone tools and the wheel to James Watt's steam engine, the Wright brothers' flying machines, and the digital revolution's first website. Profile spreads explore the lives of key inventors like Thomas Edison and computer visionary Ada Lovelace, while topical galleries group related inventions to show how ideas built on each other across history. This richly illustrated reference is an excellent choice for students because it makes the history of technology and innovation visually engaging while inspiring the next generation of inventors and disruptors.

Publishing Details

Author : DK

Illustrator : DK

Author Nationality : United Kingdom

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 304

Size: 8.7 x 11.0 inches

Year Published: 2018

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Informational

Theme: Science, STEM, Reference, Social Studies