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Backward Science

What was life like before world-changing discoveries?
By Clive Gifford
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Backward Science by Clive Gifford invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of scientific discoveries by presenting them from a backward perspective. It takes a unique approach by tracing how modern scientific knowledge was developed over time, creating an engaging and educational experience without revealing key developments or outcomes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated with science and love learning about the surprising and sometimes funny errors in scientific understanding throughout history. It offers a unique way for children to explore how science has progressed by correcting these misconceptions.

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Backward Science

What was life like before world-changing discoveries?

From the 21st Century to the Year Dot, Backward Science reveals the wonders of science and technology through the ages. Fun, detailed scenes show how people lived BEFORE smartphones, cars, television, toilets... as far back as the invention of the wheel! How on Earth did people manage?

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This book is backwards! It starts at the end, ends at the beginning and travels back in history to show you what life was like before major inventions and discoveries.

Step into a time before smartphones, television, cars or even the toilet; then learn about the major invention or discovery that changed the world.

Explore bright, detailed, humorous scenes from different eras that will spark discussion and make you think about what life was like in history. Learn about the clever inventors, the accidental discoveries and how people managed without the everyday things that we take for granted.

  • Detailed, humorous scenes of different eras to explore
  • Key topics of science, technology and inventions

This fun and engaging title will delight young historians, scientists, or any child with a curious mind!

Backward Science by Clive Gifford is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered how today's technology has evolved from the innovations of the past.

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Backward Science by Clive Gifford engages children by exploring historical misconceptions in science, revealing how understanding has evolved over time. Reviews praise the book for its captivating illustrations and engaging narrative that makes science both fun and educational for young readers. It's appreciated for encouraging curiosity and critical thinking, making it a valuable resource for parents and educators alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711249882

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anne Wilson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Clive Gifford

About the Author

Clive Gifford has travelled to more than 70 countries, climbed rocket launch towers, ridden on robots and flown gliders. He's had more than 200 books published and received nominations for or won Royal Society, School Library Association, Smithsonian and TES awards. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts 2019 for his title The Colours of History (QED). Clive lives in Manchester, UK. 

Anne Wilson has an MA in illustration from Central St Martins College of Art, London and has been an illustrator for over 15 years. Much of her work is inspired by everyday life, pattern, colour and shape. Born on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic, Anne now lives in the much less remote town of Reading, England.

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