Inventions (Breakthroughs in Science) - Hardcover

Amato, Carol J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0831710136 ISBN 13: 9780831710132

Publisher: Smithmark Pub, 1992

Synopsis

Recounts the origins of a variety of significant developments in technology, transportation, communications, and the ways of life that are dependent on them, from stone tools to space stations.

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Grade 5-8-- A loose chronology of discoveries in each field, these titles give a sense of the history of human achievement in the various sciences. Entries are brief but informative, relating names, dates, a bit of background, and, occasionally, some of the events leading up to a discovery. Anecdotes are minimal, but the facts are drawn together in a smooth, absorbing style. Most illustrations are line drawings with watercolor washes, accompanied by a smattering of full-color photographs. They depict scientists at work, body parts and system diagrams, and inventions. The Human Body outlines "breakthroughs" in anatomy, physiology, psychology; medicine and medical technology; procedures and replacement body parts. Many of the major discoveries are here, but there's no mention of analgesics. Inventions is rather broad in scope, grouping tools, fire, the steam engine, light bulb, laser, and robots under technology. Agriculture, cities, and space stations comprise the "breakthroughs in living modes" section. Other groupings incorporate innovations in transportation and communication. All of the information included in these volumes can be found elsewhere. --Denise L. Moll, Lone Pine Elementary School, West Bloomfield, MI
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Smithmark Pub
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0831710136
• ISBN 13: 9780831710132
• Binding: Hardcover