Summary: We often think that people from a thousand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilization there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and Romans had discovered and spent the next one thousand years adding new developments and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 297.2 ONEWulffson, Don L.
Summary: Brief factual stories about how various familiar things were invented, many by accident, from animal crackers to the zipper.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 609 WULClaybourne, Anna.
Summary: Everyday things like toasters, chocolate bars, and cars are only here because someone bothered to invent them. Learn about these, and other brilliant ideas, from ancient inventions like the wheel, to the high-tech gadgets of the modern world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [EDC Publishing] 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 609 CLASummary: "An introduction to inventions and discoveries from ancient to modern times, including how they were developed and their effects on society. Features include fact boxes, illustrations, period photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 609 INVCooke, Tim
Summary: "Explore the world's most significant, innovative and amazing discoveries in association with the Science Museum. Find out how, when and why vital discoveries took place, and learn more about the people who made the breakthroughs. Learn how the principlesthey discovered became the basis of inventions and other advances that shaped our history and the way we live today. Find out about the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Welbeck 2021