History and Invention traces the historical development and diverse applications of three key technological innovations -- the clock, the wheel, and the light bulb -- and explores their impact on the course of human history.Laid out in easily accessible, two-page spreads and enhanced by scores of full-color photos, drawings, and maps, each volume supplies clear and vividly illustrated answers to the questions young people have about the technology they use every day.
This invention not only made possible such things as mass production and reliable travel but altered the very structure of everyday work and leisure.
- ISBN10 0816031428
- ISBN13 9780816031429
- Publish Date 1 July 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 November 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 46
- Language English