A Brief History of Stuff: The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Objects
| AUTHOR | DK |
| PUBLISHER | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) (06/25/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
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.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780744081602
ISBN-10:
0744081602
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
240
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
8.10 x 0.80 x 10.10 inches
Weight:
2.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | History
Science | Natural History
Science | Social History
Dewey Decimal:
032.02
Library of Congress Control Number:
2024409248
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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.
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