Journal of Discovery: With Amazing and Illuminating 3-d Reconstructions (Journal of Inventions) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Journal of Discovery is a unique collection of exquisite pop-ups and illustrations that celebrates these intellectual pioneers--Copernicus, Edison, Gutenberg, Watt, the Lumière brothers, Marconi, and Bell--and their awe-inspiring works. Readers will learn about the Lumière brothers, who made the first motion picture, and Guglielmo Marconi, who developed the first radio telegraph picture. They’ll find out how James Watt perfected the steam engine and how Johannes Gutenberg developed his innovative method of printing. They’ll learn how these ideas were received in the past, and how they continue to influence our present--and our future.
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About the Author
Peter Riley, a longtime science teacher, wrote his first book, Life Science, in 1981. He became a full time writer in 1996, and in 2000, he won the TES School Book Award for Secondary Science for Physics Now! 11- 14 (John Murray). In 2004, Peter was shortlisted for the Aventis Science prize for Survivors Science in the Rainforest. In addition to his science work, Peter has written books for an OUP literacy course, and also wrote a cross curriculum called Hot Topics (Scholastic). The series was a finalist in the Educational Resources Awards in 2009. Peter has also written for a more general audience with several titles for Reader’s Digest Children’s Books and more recently with Cowley Robinson. He lives in Burnley, England.
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Hardback. Condition: As New. At intervals in human history, great minds have surfaced whose originality and genius have changed the world forever. This extraordinary book celebrates such pioneers, using amazing 3-D reconstructions to bring their momentous achievements to life. Groundbreaking ideas from the past 500 years are represented in 3-D pop-ups, illustrations, and concise text. Inventions such as Johannes Gutenberg's printing press, Guglielmo Marconi's radio telegraph, and Thomas Edison's electric lightbulb rise from the pages as milestones on the road to the modern world. Seller Inventory # 0104762
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Alles, Hemesh (illustrator). Hardcover. Condition: Used - Fine. 4to - over 9¾'' - 12'' tall. 12 pages. A Fine copy complete as issued. All pop-ups are present, intact and in working condition. 'These minds changed the world! Journal of Discovery is an extraordinary look at the revolutionary ideas of history's greatest inventors. Journal of Discovery is a unique collection of exquisite pop-ups and illustrations that celebrates these intellectual pioneers - Copernicus, Edison, Gutenberg, Watt, the Lumiere brothers, Marconi, and Bell - and their awe-inspiring works. Readers will learn about the Lumiere brothers, who made the first motion picture, and Guglielmo Marconi, who developed the first radio telegraph picture. They'll find out how James Watt perfected the steam engine and how Johannes Gutenberg developed his innovative method of printing. They'll learn how these ideas were received in the past, and how they continue to influence our present - and our future.' Please note due to the size and weight of this book it will require additional charges for overseas shipping. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 052105
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