inventions

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inventions

Air & space

2000
Traces the history of notable inventions in aeronautics, including early flight, propelled engines, jets, space travel, and more.

Finding out about everyday things

2007
Simple explanations of familiar everyday things, from rainfall and seasons to photography and plumbing.

Samuel Todd's book of great inventions

1999
Samuel Todd shows readers some inventions that make his day easier and better, including Velcro, a Thermos bottle, training wheels, backpacks, and mittens.

Growing up with science

the illustrated encyclopedia of invention
1984
A twenty-five-volume, alphabetically-arranged science encyclopedia.

Accidents May Happen

Fifty inventions discovered by mistake
1996
A surprising number of everyday objects had their beginnings in a mistake or a misunderstanding. Such discoveries are inspiring and often funny.

Growing up with science

the illustrated encyclopedia of invention
1990
A twenty-six-volume, alphabetically-arranged science encyclopedia.

Encyclopedia of ideas that changed the world

the greatest discoveries and inventions of human history
1993

Machines & inventions

2008
Examines how machines work and explains various inventions that make our lives easier.

Inventors and inventions

1992
Discusses the accomplishments of men and women who have given us important inventions in such areas as industry and commerce, weapons and warfare, and communication.

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