Volumes: 12
Description:
This 12-volume set explores the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries that continue to shape our world today. Each title is arranged chronologically within the subject and focuses on inventions and discoveries from around the world that have advanced civilizations.
Key features include:
- Closer look sidebars containing in-depth information associated with each topic.
- Fun Facts highlighting fascinating details related to the subject.
- Important Dates summarise historical events in each volume.
- An extensive list of print and internet sources directs students to further reading.
- A glossary and index in every volume.
Titles include:
- Transportation
- Communication
- The Arts
- Medicine
- Agriculture
- Architecture and Engineering
- Astronomy
- Warfare
- Industry and Manufacturing
- Personal and Household Items
- Mathematics
- Economics
Awards & Reviews:
This set is highly recommended for home and classroom libraries serving children ages six through twelve. It also has a place in school and public libraries. -- Catholic Library World, September 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7166-0380-1
Price:
Australia:
AUD$385.00
New Zealand:
NZD$487.60
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