{"product_id":"a-world-of-discovery-hardcover","title":"A World of Discovery - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Platt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential compendium of some of the most world-changing discoveries and inventions of all time, from the first use of money to antibiotics and artificial intelligence.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a stylish miscellany, celebrated author Richard Platt and printmaker James Brown travel through time to showcase the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives forever. From the wheel to the telephone to the Internet, human history is studded with innovations that have changed our world. Each bold, bright, and beautiful infographic is complete with engaging and easy-to-understand explanations. A follow-up to international bestseller \u003ci\u003eA World of Information \u003c\/i\u003eand its companion, \u003ci\u003eA World of Cities, \u003c\/i\u003ethis book covers thirty groundbreaking discoveries and is perfect for inquiring minds of all ages.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Platt \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003ePirate Diary, \u003c\/i\u003e which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, as well as \u003ci\u003eEgyptian Diary, Castle Diary, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRoman Diary.\u003c\/i\u003e He has written more than sixty nonfiction books for children, including \u003ci\u003eA World of Information, \u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by James Brown. Richard Platt lives in Kent, England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Brown \u003c\/b\u003eis an illustrator and printmaker who worked in textiles for years before turning his talents to illustrating for children. He is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA World of Cities\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA World of Information, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Richard Platt. James Brown lives in London, England.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 14.6 x 10.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771715846432,"sku":"9781536207668","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4340bbcb294d1ff9335a8f94adeeba12.webp?v=1780391548","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-world-of-discovery-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}