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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 623.82 WOO 2004
1 available

Description

Introduces the development of submarine and ship technology, from the dawn of civilization to the present, including Egyptian plank boats, ocean liners, and sports boats.

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History of invention

2) Power and energy

Author

Woodford, Chris

Series

Publisher

Facts on File

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

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Duncan/Traner Community Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 621.042 WOO 2004
1 available

Description

Reviews the history of power and energy inventions, from the dawn of civilization to the present, including the first machines, steam and electric engines, and the incandescent light bulb.

Facts on File science library
History of invention

3) Road and rail transportation

Author

Williams, Harriet

Series

Publisher

Facts on File

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

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Description

Examines the history of transportation around the world, from prehistoric times when there were not only no wheels but no shoes, to electric, hybrid cars, and the Global Positioning System.

Facts on File science library
History of invention

4) Weapons technology

Author

Ripley, Tim

Series

Publisher

Facts On File

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

On Shelf

Sierra View Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 623.4 RIP 2004
1 available

Description

Introduces the development of weapon technology, from the dawn of civilization to the present, including slings and arrows, attack submarines, and nuclear bombs.