1000 Inventions & Discoveries - Softcover

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9781405314190: 1000 Inventions & Discoveries

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ISBN 10: 1405314192 ISBN 13: 9781405314190

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2006

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Ever wondered who invented the Internet or your Ipod? Published in association with the Science Museum, 1000 Inventions and Discoveries explores the fascinating history of events that shaped the world as it is today. Relive those "Eureka" moments; from the discovery of fire right up to present day research into genetic engineering. A timeline runs throughout the book, putting events in context, and feature boxes explore the more significant inventions in detail.

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About the Author:

Roger Bridgman studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge, but worked for several years as a graphic designer. After studying electronics, he became a design engineer at Marconi. Roger was Curator of Communications at the Science Museum for over ten years, during which he wrote DK's Eyewitness Science: Technology and gained an MSc in History of Technology at Imperial College, London.

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