A Question of Technology: Who Invented Inventing?

A Question of Technology: Who Invented Inventing? by Clive Gifford uncovers the mysteries of invention in this amusing technology series.

How did a bird invent a train? Was the can opener really invented fifty years after the can? And did any famous inventions happen by sheer accident? Discover the answers to these questions and much more in this book!

With an engaging question-and-answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread begins with a simple, quirky question, leading to an exploration of technology while busting popular myths along the way!

The lively layout is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology enjoyable and accessible for every young reader.

Contents:

What is an invention? / Who invented inventing? / How do inventors invent? / Do inventors make squillions? / What was the great telephone race? / Who invented the concrete sofa? / Where are all the female inventors?

Were can openers really invented 50 years after cans? / Are inventions ever recycled? / How can a vest stop speeding bullets? / How did a bird inspire a train? / Do inventions ever occur by accident? / Quick-fire questions

Glossary / Further reading / Index

Titles in the series:

What's so super about a supercomputer? / Can a driverless car get lost? / Will robots take over the world? / How do you go to the toilet in space? / A Question of Technology: Who Invented Inventing? / Can you break the internet? / Can light slice through steel? / Why do phone calls travel into space?