Timeline Science and Technology

A Visual History of Our World

Author: Peter Goes

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"Science and technology is such a compelling topic, which is brought vibrantly to life through Peter Goes’s mix of stories, facts and icons, his sense of wonder and humour." Julia Marshall, Publisher

A visual history of the inventions, discoveries and technology that have shaped our world

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A visual history of the inventions, discoveries and technology that have shaped our world

Description

A visual introduction to our planet and society told through the history of our greatest inventions and the technology that has changed the world. In his signature playful style, Peter Goes illustrates the most fascinating technologies, from the first tools to the most specialized IT, from medical breakthroughs to the creation of YouTube. He includes remarkable scientists and innovators and highlights lesser-known stories. A compelling history of technology from the Stone Age to the present day, from America to the Southern hemisphere and beyond.

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The whole book is likely to open new vistas for middle school readers ... It is unusual, full of facts, and pictorially appealing. CBCA: Reading Time

About the Author

Peter Goes lives in Belgium, where he works as a freelance illustrator. He has also worked as a stage manager and studied animation at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) in Ghent, Belgium.