SERIES MADE SIMPLE

How the Automobile Changed History

by Nel YOMTOV
9781624037818. ea vol: 112p. (Essential Library of Inventions). bibliog. chron. diags. further reading. glossary. index. notes. photos. websites. ABDO. 2015. lib. ed. $35.64. ebk. $35.64.
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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.
These books focus on pivotal inventions as historical events, examining why each was created and what preceded it; how each has changed life today; and how it will evolve. Supplemented with excellent photos, archival images, and diagrams, the well-written narratives also clearly explain the technology of each invention. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Library of Inventions titles: How the Light Bulb Changed History, How the Refrigerator Changed History, How the Internet Changed History, How the Toilet Changed History, and How the Printing Press Changed History.
Reviewed by Mary Mueller , Nov 01, 2015

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