Impossible Inventions: Ideas That Shouldn't Work

by Małgorzata Mycielska

Book Overview

A funky and fascinating collection of ideas, patents, and plans.

When Leonardo da Vinci, over five hundred years ago, invented the tank, car, helicopter, glider, parachute, submarine, elevator, and telescope, he was considered a dreamer. Or even crazy. Today he is understood to be a genius, ahead of his time.

This book collects ancient and modern inventions. Some are revolutionary, others comical, others simply impossible. But...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1776571703
• ISBN13: 9781776571703
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Gecko Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.1" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 6