Book
The Story of Inventions
by Michael J. McHugh and Frank P. Bachman
- Published
- 1992
- Genre
- History
- Pages
- 354
- URL
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/506.The_Story_of_Inventions?ac=1&from_search=true
Reading measures
- Suggested reading age
- ages 10–13
- Ambleside year
- Year 5 onwards · ages 10–13
An Ambleside year is a year of the Ambleside Online programme, not a reader's age. Year 0 is its first year, and a book used over several years shows the span. The ages beside it are that band offered two grades up and none down, which is how we offer a band; they are a placement, not a reading measure.
This isn't just about the inventions themselves, it is also about the inventor. This gives the historical background of the invention (although these are not the most up-to-date models -- e.g. reaper vs. combine) and the personal character of the inventor. I love the pen and ink drawings to illustrate the stories.
Tags
NonfictionScience