Encyclopedia of Modern Everyday Inventions

by Eve Browning Cole, David J. Cole, Eve B. Cole, et al.

Book Overview

The 20th century saw radical changes to the pulse and quality of its everyday life, thanks to a wave of astonishing inventions that improved virtually every aspect of daily existence. Some inventions became essential household products we continue to use today. Others were replaced by new and improved inventions. This invaluable reference presents more than 40 alphabetical categories of everyday inventions for the home and domestic life, grouped...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313313458
• ISBN13: 9780313313455
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.2" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12