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Books in Tales of Invention series

  • The Submarine

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury, Louise Galpine

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Centuries in the making, the submarine is a formidable military vessel. Readers will be fascinated by this book about the history of this complicated invention, including information on the key players, the setbacks along the way to success, and the moments of discovery.
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  • Gunpowder

    Chris Oxlade

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Readers will learn the history of the invention of gunpowder in this title that includes information on the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.
    U
  • Nuclear Energy

    Chris Oxlade

    Paperback (Heinemann Intl Inc, Nov. 1, 2012)
    Each title in this series looks at one life-changing invention and traces its history from conception, prototypes, and revisions to the modern day. The series covers the technological and scientific curriculum content, but also the historical context, the current and future impact of invention upon society, and more.
    Y
  • The Printing Press

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury

    Hardcover (Heinemann Intl Inc, Aug. 4, 2011)
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    T
  • Solar Power

    Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2011)
    Readers will learn the history of the development of solar power in this title that includes information on the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.
    T
  • Gunpowder

    Chris Oxlade

    Hardcover (Capstone Global Library Ltd, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Each title in this series looks at one life-changing invention and traces its history from conception, prototypes, and revisions to the modern day. The series covers the technological and scientific curriculum content, but also the historical context, the current and future impact of invention upon society, and more.
    U
  • The Camera

    Chris Oxlade, Louise Galpine

    Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Images have been captured throughout history in drawings and paintings, among other art forms, but the invention of the camera created a more immediate rendering. In this title, readers will learn how the camera was invented and how it has evolved through the centuries. They'll also be introduced to the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.
    T
  • The Television

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2011)
    Readers will learn the history of the invention of the television in this title that includes information on the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.
    T
  • The Printing Press

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Heinemann Intl Inc, Aug. 4, 2011)
    Each title in this series looks at one life-changing invention and traces its history from conception, prototypes, and revisions to the modern day. The series covers the technological and scientific curriculum content, but also the historical context, the current and future impact of invention upon society, and more.
    T
  • The Camera

    Chris Oxlade, Louise Galpine

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Images have been captured throughout history in drawings and paintings, among other art forms, but the invention of the camera created a more immediate rendering. In this title, readers will learn how the camera was invented and how it has evolved through the centuries. They'll also be introduced to the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.
    T
  • The Printing Press

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury

    Hardcover (Heinemann, July 1, 2011)
    Readers will learn the history of the invention of the printing press in this title that includes information on the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.
    T
  • The Telephone

    Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury, Louise Galpine

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Alexander Graham Bell wasn't the only person trying to invent the telephone, but in the race to the finish he beat Elisha Gray to the patent office, and thereby sealed his place in history. Readers will learn the history of the invention of the telephone in this title that includes information on the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.
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