100 Inventions That Shaped World History

"Discover the stories behind 100 of the most important inventions throughout history - new edition coming December 2022! From the compass to the printing press, television to virtual reality, readers will learn about 100 of the most important inventions, advancements, and discoveries that have changed the course of human history. Organized chronologically, this fast-paced journey through the history of technology will help kids understand how their favorite modern conveniences came to be. Educational and engaging, 100 Inventions That Shaped World History features: -Simple, easy-to-read text that has been brought up to date -An illustration paired with each entry -Fascinating facts and background information -A timeline, index, trivia questions, project ideas and more!"--

About the author

Bill Yenne is the author of more than three dozen nonfiction books on historical topics. Yenne has also contributed to encyclopedias of World War I and World War II and has been featured in several documentaries that have aired on the History Channel, the National Geographic Channel, the Smithsonian Channel, and ARD German Television. Yenne has also authored ten novels and has penned several books on beer and brewing history.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Yenne
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.2023
• EAN: 9781728290133
• ISBN: 978-1-7282-9013-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 227 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 216 g
• Series: The 100
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / Inventions, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past