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Backward Science:What was life like before world-changing discoveries?

Backward Science:What was life like before world-changing discoveries?

Clive Gifford

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Overview

This book is backwards – it starts at the end and ends at the beginning!

Travel back through history, from the 21st century to the Year Dot, to discover what life was like before world-changing inventions and discoveries. Step into a time before smartphones, television, cars and even the toilet – then find out about the invention that changed everything. How on Earth did people manage?

Meet clever inventors, learn about accidental discoveries and see how people got by without the everyday things we take for granted.

  • Bright, detailed and humorous scenes from different eras to explore
  • Covers key topics in science, technology and invention
  • Goes as far back as the invention of the wheel
  • Written by Clive Gifford, illustrated by Anne Wilson

Perfect for ages 7-11

Product Details

  • Age Group: 5–9 years
  • Author(s): Clive Gifford

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