The Story of Inventions

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today.

A fascinating book that describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. Includes invention timelines, a glossary and internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an inventor.

What's great about this is that it doesn't just cover the wins, it covers the failures as well. It features cutaway diagrams to show how each invention works, instead of just naming who got there first.