Curley Robert (Ed.) The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World

Rosen Publishing Group, 2010 — 386 p. — (Turning points in history). — ISBN13: 9781615300204The intrinsic quality of an invention is that it changes the status quo. The innovations highlighted in this book have done so in a most dramatic, memorable, or effective fashion. Through engaging narrative and accompanying images, this volume gives readers a deeper appreciation for the inventions that have made their lives easier, better, or more aesthetically pleasing.