DK A Brief History of Stuff (Hardback)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: A Brief History of StuffCondition: NewFormat: HardbackSubtitle: The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary ObjectsISBN-10: 0744081602EAN: 9780744081602ISBN: 9780744081602Publisher: Dorling KindersleyRelease Date: 06/25/2024Description: Explore the past, present, and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from tinned food to tampons.Learn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven and ready meals. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize. Uncover the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects in this perfect gift for curious minds. 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.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 264mmItem Length: 207mmItem Width: 22mmItem Weight: 1038gGenre: HistoryTopic: Science Nature & MathAuthor: DKType: Essays, Journals, Letters & True AccountsRelease Year: 2024 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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