How the Wheel Changed History

by Melissa Higgins

Overview

How the Wheel Changed History examines the ancient origins of the wheel and explores the many inventions—from the spinning wheel to the phonograph—made possible by the simple machine. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629695730
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	08/15/2015
Series:	Essential Library of Inventions Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	1260L (what's this?)
File size:	73 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 7–10—This effective series describes history's most crucial inventions and explains their enormous impact on the modern world, from the almost unbelievable number of machines that operate with wheels to the often overlooked health benefits of sanitation and safe food. Each book opens with an account of a pivotal moment in the technology's history; is followed by descriptions of its invention, evolution, and widespread adoption; and conclude with analysis about its impact and predictions about its future. All titles are well written and include information, complete with diagrams, about how the inventions work and the complementary technologies they inspired. Large, well-chosen period and contemporary illustrations and photos are a plus. VERDICT This set delivers plenty of report information and encourages readers to think about how technology has affected their lives, making it an excellent choice.

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