Incredible Inventions: From the wheel to spacecraft, the first written word to the Internet

This book looks at pivotal moments in invention development, from ancient lighthouses to 3D movies. Discover how ideas often led to new discoveries, like 5,000-year-old writing leading to the internet. Trace the evolution of inventions, from Roman watermills to flushing toilets and space exploration. Uncover fascinating facts like moviegoers’ excitement for Cinerama, Ada Lovelace’s role as the first computer programmer, and the code that took 267 years to crack. Learn about fizzy drinks as brain tonics and the infamous prediction of the Internet’s demise in 1996.

Packed with brilliant writing and humorous illustrations, this journey reveals the daft ideas and wayward predictions that shaped our world. This book was designed for kids ages 9 to 11.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)