In this exciting title for innovative kids everywhere, the inventions that have changed the world are explored and explained in half a minute. From the flushing toilet and the wheel, to painkillers and the Internet, we look at the amazing innovations that it's hard to imagine living without. Six themed sections - each with its own glossary - cover Making Life Easy, Communication, Travel, Finding Out, Medicine, and Industry. The text clearly explains the story behind each invention and looks at its impact, while illustrations help explain how it works.
This is Book 2 in the Kids 30 Second Series. See all Kids 30 Second books here.
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Dr. Mike Goldsmith was formerly Head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory. He has written more than 40 science books for children and adults, which have been published in more than 28 countries. His books have been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize twice. Dr. Goldsmith lives in the UK.
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