The Picture History of Great Inventors

From the Publisher:

Have you ever wondered who invented the calculator? Or what the first ever map of the world was made of? Or how a computer works?

Follow the lives and work of over 50 major innovators as you set off on a journey from the earliest inventions in recorded history to the most recent developments in science and technology. Colourful, decade-by-decade catalog of the world’s greatest inventors.

Illustrated with 800+ drawings, and bursting with facts, Great Inventors celebrates ingenuity of people throughout the ages. Fascinating read for those curious about the notable, and not so notable, technical achievements that have shaped our lives.

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