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Why comics matter for young readers 02/12/24
The World’s First Rollercoaster and Other Amazing Inventions
Publisher: Templar Books
Ever considered staying the night inside a giant, concrete elephant? Been curious about the scientist who invented the Super Soaker and the Nerf gun? Wondered how the oldest pair of socks in the world were made?
Well, step into Mike Barfield’s crazy world to find out the thrilling stories behind some of humanity's most ground-breaking inventions.
This brilliantly bright and engaging non-fiction text uses a comic strip format to tell the historical stories behind pivotal human inventions. Barfield’s humour and Höllbacher’s comedic illustrations make this informative book feel much more like a rollercoaster ride than an ordinary science lesson.
Readers will love discovering the surprising origins of well-known inventions, the interesting directions of future technologies, and the hilarious bonus facts that are often hard to believe!
A great introduction to and motivation for STEM subjects, this book will be sure to inspire innovation and creativity for the next generation of inventors.
Camwch i fyd gwallgof Mike Barfield i ddarganfod y straeon y tu ôl i rai o ddyfeisiadau mwyaf arloesol y ddynoliaeth. Mae’r testun ffeithiol llachar ac atyniadol hwn yn defnyddio fformat stribedi comig, ac mae darluniau comedi Höllbacher yn gwneud iddi deimlo’n debycach i daith wib na gwers wyddoniaeth gyffredin!
Cyflwyniad gwych i wyddoniaeth a pheirianneg, bydd y llyfr hwn yn sicr o ysbrydoli arloesedd a chreadigrwydd mewn ffordd ysgafn a hygyrch.
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