A Question of Technology: Who Invented Inventing? - And other questions about inventions

Uncover the mysteries of invention in this funny technology series How did a bird invent a train? Was the can opener REALLY invented fifty years after the can? And did any famous inventions happen by sheer accident? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.

About the author

Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. His book, The Colours of History, won the Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Book With Facts. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clive's official website can be found at www.clivegifford.co.uk

Product details

• Authors: CLIVE GIFFORD, Clive Gifford
• Publisher: Wayland
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781526320063
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-2006-3
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 214 mm x 270 mm x 10 mm
• Series: A Question of Technology
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Interest age: from c 9 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales)