Description
From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the incredible artefacts in the Science Museum Group Collection, this collection of entertaining essays reveals the fascinating history behind some of the most mundane items in our homes. Learn how 30,000 bath toys have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize.
Details
  • Author: DK
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publication Date: 06/06/2024
  • ISBN: 9780241594902
  • B-Code: B075154
  • Illustrated: Colour illustrations
  • Pages: 240
  • Dimensions: 262x207mm
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