53 1/2 Things that Changed the World and Some that Didn'tImagine life without music, buildings, clothes, books, engines, or even speech! This is what the world would be like without the 53 1/2 things that changed the course of history. From primitive discoveries such as fire and the wheel, to modern creations such as the jet engine and computers, this book contains them all. Some of the world's great inventing diasters are described as well. |
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53 1/2 Things That Changed the World: And Some That Didn't Steve Parker,David West No preview available - 1995 |
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