THE STORY OF INVENTIONS

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today.Des cribes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and mor e.Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work.Includes invention timeli nes, a glossary and internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an inventor.age 8+