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A world of discovery an essential compendium for world-changing discoveries and inventions

"In this stylish miscellany, celebrated author Richard Platt and printmaker James Brown travel through the past and present, showcasing the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives forever. Discover fascinating facts and figures about space travel, the human b...

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Main Authors: Brown, James, 1972- (Author), Platt, Richard (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2019
Edition: First U.S. edition.
Subjects:
Discoveries in science > Juvenile nonfiction.
Inventions > Juvenile nonfiction.
Science > Juvenile nonfiction.
Technology > Juvenile nonfiction.
Trivia and miscellanea > Juvenile.
Summary: "In this stylish miscellany, celebrated author Richard Platt and printmaker James Brown travel through the past and present, showcasing the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives forever. Discover fascinating facts and figures about space travel, the human body, time, the computer, and much more. Each bold, bright, and beautiful contemporary illustration is presented alongside an engaging fact-filled explanation. Covering thirty diverse and intriguing topics, this is the perfect book for inquiring minds of all ages."--Back cover
Item Description: Subtitle from cover.
Physical Description: 62 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 38 cm
Audience: "Ages 7-10"--Back cover
ISBN: 1536207667
9781536207668
Author Notes: Richard Platt is the author of Pirate Diary, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, as well as Egyptian Diary, Castle Diary, and Roman Diary. He has written more than sixty nonfiction books for children, including A World of Information, illustrated by James Brown. Richard Platt lives in Kent, England.

James Brown is an illustrator and printmaker who worked in textiles for years before turning his talents to illustrating for children. He is the author-illustrator of A World of Cities and the illustrator of A World of Information, written by Richard Platt. James Brown lives in London, England.

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