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Great Inventions of the 20th Century
  • Authored by: Peter Jedicke
  • From the Series: Scientific American
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  • ISBN-10: 1438122993
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-4381-2299-1
  • Status: In Stock
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  • Imprint: Chelsea House
  • Published: 06/01/2007
  • Dewey Number: 500
  • Reading Level: Grades 5-8
  • Pages: 72

Summary

Great Inventions of the 20th Century celebrates the inventors and inventions that transformed the world during the age of technology, acquainting young readers with the story and the mechanics behind each device. Topics presented include cellophane, the microwave oven, liquid-filled rockets, ultrasound, and robotic machines, among many others. Young readers will enjoy learning the story behind many popular inventions and the mechanics behind each device.

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