Notes
Every day someone somewhere thinks of a new idea that improves the way we live, for example a new drug to treat a disease, faster computers to make our work easier, or lighter sportswear to improve our leisure time. The earliest people were just as curious and creative as today’s inventors. They had the basic ideas that made all progress possible.Contents
Contents : introducing great inventions; what is an invention; early inventions; down on the farm; the wheel; power and engines; transportation; space rockets; new materials; big buildings; writing and printing; keeping time; in the home; food and drink; good ideas; clever clothing; for the body; medical marvels; looking at lenses; photography; sound recordings; television and radio; computers; living with inventions; glossary of key words; index;
