Discoveries Changed World

Discoveries Changed World

This brilliant book takes a humorous look at journeys of discovery, from the stories behind incredible inventions to tales of epic exploration. Colourful, quirky illustrations and amusing text reveal the extraordinary answers to the most curious of questions. Find out how high a hot air balloon can fly, who used a kite to harness the power of lightning and why butterfly wings have inspired improvements in green technology. • Fresh approach brings new energy to that favourite reference format – the Q & A • Wonderful illustrations packed with humorous detail • Special spreads focus on incredible numbers, mind-blowing facts, quick-fire questions and answers and pose fun questions to the reader