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See Inside Inventions

By Alex Frith
Series: See Inside
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See Inside Inventions explores the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most important inventions. Designed for children aged 6 and above, this interactive book features over 60 flaps to lift, revealing quirky facts, illustrations, and surprises that make learning about inventions fun and engaging. From flying machines and electricity to fighting disease and crazy contraptions, each chapter delves into how inventions came to be and how they work.
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Format: Board book
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This book is ideal for young readers interested in science, technology, and history, particularly children aged 6 and older who enjoy hands-on learning and discovering how things work.

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Tells the wonderful, mysterious and often funny stories behind famous inventions

Ages: 6+



Flaps reveal lovingly detailed artwork to show the hidden workings inside inventions

Carefully researched text explains the differences between discovery, invention and innovation, and how these three aspects unite

Ages: 6+

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

See Inside Inventions tells the wonderful, mysterious, and often funny stories behind famous inventions, suitable for ages 6 and older.

With over 60 flaps to lift, discover the amazing narratives behind some of the world's most ground-breaking inventions. The book features eye-catching illustrations, quirky facts, and surprises such as flaps within flaps. Additionally, it includes internet links to websites where you can find out more and even design your own inventions.

Chapters in this book include:

  • How inventions are invented
  • Engine power
  • Flying machines
  • Electricity and light
  • Wire, sound...
  • ...and wireless sound
  • Seeing things
  • Fighting disease
  • Boom!
  • Making pictures
  • Crazy contraptions

Series: See Inside

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409532729

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 November 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Colin King

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 16

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Alex Frith Children's Board Books Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: See Inside

About the Author

Alex Frith (Author)
Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.

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