Inventions a visual encyclopedia

"Packed with fascinating facts and awesome pictures, this book explores the greatest inventions and inventors through the ages." --

Main Authors: Farndon, John (Author), Field, Jacob (Author), Fullman, Joe (Author), Humphreys, Andrew, 1965- (Author), Sparrow, Giles, 1970- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.
Edition: First American edition.
Subjects:
Summary: "Packed with fascinating facts and awesome pictures, this book explores the greatest inventions and inventors through the ages." --
Physical Description: 304 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, portraits ; 29 cm
Bibliography: Includes index and glossary.
ISBN: 9781465458384
1465458387
9781465473691
1465473696
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