Books in Great Inventions series

Examines the origins, history, development, and impact of the various navigational aids humans have used through the centuries.

Provides an introduction to the history and development of the telephone and explains how a telephone works. Includes information on Alexander Graham Bell and some of the other inventors who were influential of the invention of the telephone.

Looks at the history of the automobile, its present-day use, and its evolution throughout the years.

Examines the origin, history, development, and societal impact of the development of plastics.

Provides an introduction to the history and development of the camera and explains how a camera works. Includes information on some of the inventors who were influential of the invention of the camera.

Traces the history of inventions in the world of entertainment, from chess to digital camcorders.

Traces the history of inventions in the world of medicine, from the scalpel to the endoscope.

Sinclair, Julie L.

Traces the history of inventions in the world of science, from gunpowder to nuclear power.

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"An examination of the origin, history, development, and impact of the submarine and related underwater exploration and transport technology"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the reasons behind the invention of the telegraph and telephone, the impact and expansion of the these devices, and the improvements made to both.