| From Johannes Gutenberg's 15th-century printing press to Charles Hard Townes's relatively recent development of the laser, this fascinating coloring book encompasses five centuries of technololgy. Forty-five finely detailed drawings depict inventors and their historically important devices, comprising an inspiring survey of advances in science and industry. The illustrations include James Watt's steam engine (1763), David Bushnell's submarine (1776), Count Alessandro Volta's battery (1800), Samuel Morse's telegraph (1837), and many more. Informative captions provide background information about the inventors and their inventions, making this not only an entertaining volume for coloring book enthusiasts but also an educational guide. Paperback, 45 black-and-white illustrations, captions, 48 pages.ISBN:486297845. DOVER |
