Leiutiste lugu

by Anna Claybourne, Kersti Käämbre (Translator), Enn Randma (Editor)

Inimesed on tahtnud alati midagi leiutada. Alates eelajaloolisest ajast oleme kasutanud materjale meie ümber, et teha vajalikke tööriistu, tarbeesemeid ja mänguasju. Leiutamine on endiselt põnev.
Paljud leiutised aitavad meil töid kiiremini ja lihtsamalt teha, näiteks nõudepesumasin. Mõned leiutised nagu „kassisilmad” ehk helkurid muudavad elu ohutumaks, teised aga võimaldavad meil tegelda sellega, mida varem ei tuntud, näiteks fotograafia. Leiutised on edu võti. Need on andnud meile maailma, milles tänapäeval elame.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, History, Childrens, School, Stem, Picture Books

96 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2007

About the author

Freelance children’s writer and editor, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Anna Claybourne writes children's information books on all kinds of topics: science experiments, ancient history, the human body, things to make, the environment, robots, evolution, art, fashion, Shakespeare and many more - as well as retellings of myths, legends and Shakespeare plays, and rhyming stories.

She studied English literature at university, but has always been interested in science, technology and art and design as well. She loves making and crafting, especially sewing, and her house is full of fabrics, craft materials, tools and books. Other interests and passions include camping, cats, outdoor swimming, news and politics, and music - she plays the trombone and has played in many different bands and orchestras, including performing live on a John Peel session in 2002 with Scottish band Ballboy.

Anna was born and grew up in Yorkshire, but has also lived in Canada as a student, Iceland as an au pair, and Costa Rica as a conservation volunteer, where she saw tarantulas, tapirs, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and giant katydids. She now lives in Edinburgh with her two children and two cats, Skye and Socks.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane]

Really great book my Friends love it definitely worth buy every child should know about the names of inventors and their inventions.

[Rebbecca]

I found The Story of Inventions engaging in both writings and the design. I felt that the illustrations and their captions regarding the different inventions were quite effective. The illustrations were eye-catching and the captions added to the information that was being conveyed. The organization of this book was laid out and grouped well.

[Agata]

The Story of Inventions is a brilliant, informative book for children. It is non-fiction and focuses on the most important inventions ever. They include dishwashers, ball-point pens, vacuum cleaners and microwaves. It's meant for children aged 7+but is entirely suitable for curious children of any age. It explains everything in a fun, easy to read way that is perfectly understandable. A great book to give as a present to any budding young inventor!

[Ria]

I am totally giving this book the five-star rating it deserves. And guess what! It was even a school book a few years ago! Can't believe it!!!!!!

[Sharon Erickson]

From my 11 year old: “I learned sooo much from this book, like how Velcro was made and how a woman made a washing machine because she didn’t like clean dishes and her maids and butlers always chipped her dishes! Very fun and interesting book.”

[Kayla]

A great example of why I love Usborne books- so much information presented in a very engaging way! I would like to get their other “Story of...” books!

[Stacy Milacek]

I really enjoyed reading this book to my daughter. It's informative and fun.

[Zeynep]

I like the part the most invention of ships

[Toby]

Great personal read for my 5th grader. He enjoyed learning about so many of the inventions over time and it got him interested in doing research on many of them.

[Rebecca]

What a cute little book. Lots of details about all sorts of inventions.

[Marion]

This was a find at my library sale! Bought it to gift but now do not want to part with it. We will see if it is wrapped or lent out from my personal collection.

[Hayden Friend]

I read this in 4th grade and it was a very good book for kids who want to advance their learning

[Catherine Rowntree]

Easy and fun to read. Learnt a bit of history i missed at school.

[Joanna Martin]

Add on to our history study this year. Lots of pictures and quite readable. Downside: painfully eurocentric.

[Ann]

Science in story form....the best way to learn it!

[Shofi Syarifah]

Sejarah Penemuan~

[Lisa]

Fascinating book for young children on the history of technology. Filled with colorful illustrations and interesting facts.

[Grayson Hartfield]

Great book, very "inventive" heheh....

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