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A World of Discovery

A World of Discovery

by Richard Platt and James Brown
Hardback
Age range: 7 to 10 years old Publication Date: 08/10/2019
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An essential compendium of some of the most world-changing discoveries and inventions of all time, from the first use of money to antibiotics and artificial intelligence.

In a stylish miscellany, celebrated author Richard Platt and printmaker James Brown travel through time to showcase the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives forever. From the wheel to the telephone to the Internet, human history is studded with innovations that have changed our world. Each bold, bright, and beautiful infographic is complete with engaging and easy-to-understand explanations. A follow-up to international bestseller A World of Information and its companion, A World of Cities, this book covers thirty groundbreaking discoveries and is perfect for inquiring minds of all ages.

ISBN:
9781536207668
9781536207668
Category:
History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
7 to 10 years old
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
08-10-2019
Language:
English
Publisher:
Candlewick Press
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
377.95x279.4x38.1mm
Weight:
0.91kg
Richard Platt

Richard Platt is the author of Pirate Diary, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Silver Smarties Book Prize and the Blue PeterAward for Best Factual Book, and Castle Diary, which was Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award.

He has written over 70 books and has appeared widely on TV and radio, talking about his children's writing. He lives in Kent.

James Brown

James Brown is an illustrator and printmaker living and working in London. Trained as a textile and surface print designer, he worked in textiles for ten years.

He then branched out into illustration and has worked with the V&A and Guardian.

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