A Look At : Inventions And Discoveries

How many sheets of paper was the Gutenberg printing press capable of printing in a day? What were the first words spoken over a telephone? Who were the first people to use magnetic compasses for navigation? How did Copernicus change the way we look at Earths place among the planets? Inventions and Discoveries traces the history and development of objects and ideas that have changed how we live, from the discovery of fire to the development of the Internet. With Inventions and Discoveries, kids will learn about the milestones in such areas as communication, transportation, and astronomy.With striking photographs and illustrations, World Books A Look At series takes children on a journey through different ages and locations around the globe and beyond. Perfect for visual learners, each nonfiction book creatively explores high-interest topics with ample illustrations and concise text that help readers absorb and retain information. Helpful glossaries and indexes in each volume direct students to the most important terms and topics. Help learners with a primary reading level of 6th to 8th grade encounter a range of topics in nature, history, science, and technology with World Books A Look At series!