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Books in Tales of Invention series

  • Tales of Invention

    Anita Ganeri, Chris Oxlade, Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury, Louise Galpine

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Needs and inspiration have driven people to invent some of the greatest machines we have and can't imagine life without. This series offers comprehensive and cross-curricular information about a range of scientific, life-changing inventions and the people who created them. Each title focuses on a specific invention and traces its history from conception, prototypes, and revision to final successful product.
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  • The Telephone

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury, KJA Artists

    Hardcover (Raintree, )
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  • Gunpowder

    Chris Oxlade

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 10, 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.
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  • The Television

    Richard Spilsbury

    Hardcover (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.
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  • Solar Power

    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.
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