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"Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet, this book provides a fascinating tour through the history of humankind's inventions and discoveries. Fully revised and updated for 2020, 1,000 Inventions...
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Provides an overview of the 1879 American expedition to the find the North Pole that ended in disaster. Information for the narrative pulled from journals and letters from the crew as well as official documents and archival records from the time. Includes photographs and a map.