A lighthearted look at more than three hundred of the world's most important inventions begins with six key inventions and explores the people who created them, the mechanics that make them work, and the ideas and innovations that inspired them.
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Writer Jill McLeod studied zoology before becoming a children's book writer and editor. Once an economist and a graphic designer respectively, illustrators Ralph Lazar and Lisa Swerling now own the cartoon licensing company Last Lemon Productions. Consultant Roger Bridgman was Curator of Communications at London's Science Museum for more than ten years, during which time he wrote DK's 1000 Inventions and Discoveries.
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Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0756620775-3-19634076
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Acceptable. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00095487402
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00076895429
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0756620775-7-1
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_446419756
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 9354299-6
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_449614681
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). How Nearly Everything Was Invented. by the Brainwaves This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780756620776
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: First Choice Books, Coeurd'Alene, ID, U.S.A.
Glossy Hardback. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Swerling, Lisa & Lazar, Ralph (illustrator). Oversized 61pp including timeline, glossary, and index Amazing fold-out pages Colorful illustrations Because of the size of this book-DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY and only regular mailing is available. Seller Inventory # 82924
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ralph Lazar; Lisa Swerling (illustrator). This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780756620776
Quantity: 1 available