Invention

DK Eyewitness Books

by Lionel Bender, D.K. Publishing (publisher)

Full-color photos. The evolution of human civilization is traced through the tools people have devised to shape and improve the world--from the simple abacus to timekeeping items, telephones, and complex silicon chips.  

Genres: Science, History, Nonfiction, Childrens, Reference, World History, School

63 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Lionel Bender is a British author, editor, publishing consultant, and educational content creator known for his extensive contribution to children's nonfiction. Trained in Biological Sciences at the University of Birmingham, he combined a scientific background with a passion for communication, going on to write more than 70 illustrated information books for young readers and to edit over 1,400 nonfiction and educational titles. He spent three decades as Editorial Director and partner at Bender Richardson White, overseeing the development and production of illustrated books and learning materials for publishers in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Beyond writing and editing, he has advised authors, publishers, and educators through talks, workshops, and conference appearances, and was the initiator and co-chair of the 21st Century Children's Nonfiction Conference. A Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London, he has also pursued a long-standing interest in miniature golf, representing Great Britain in European and World Championship competitions, co-authoring a beginner's guide to the sport, and helping design miniature golf courses through UrbanCrazy.

Reviews

[Wasif · Rating 5 out of 5]

Information about how they invent things and how they developed their life.This books is like a museum.Great information about how things look like back then.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

It talks about inventions in the past and modern and they talk about who use them and what's it for.

I picked this book because I want to know what kind of tools they use in the past.

I finished this book because I want to know inventions in the past.

I recommend this book to Patrick he likes to read history.

[Little Timmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK I know these are supposed to be kid books but they are awesome! Great pictures and just enough text to make you want to learn more. Great choices for a beginning history reader or to start an older reader out in a new area. Every time I pick one of these up and read it I learn new things. Highly Recommended

[Artyom Sheremetyev · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very fascinating. In pages 6-11 I learned how early humans and caveman used tools such as bronze axes to chop wood. They also made farming tools for agriculture and how they made the wheel which is crucial for transportation. In page 9 I learned how they made tools for screwing nails into place.

[Alejandro Teruel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libro maravilloso sobre un grupo bastante representativo de inventos en el rico e inteligible estilo visual a que nos tiene acostumbrado Dorling-Kindersley...

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it