Author:  David Ellyard

Imagine what life would be like without the internet, football and washing machines. These are just a few of the inventions that make our lives easier and more fun.

Whose Idea Was That? Inventions that Changed Our Lives tells you all about how and when many of the things you take for granted were invented. It includes:

-text full of interesting and fun information
-informative and fun text
-activities to test your knowledge
-a glossary to explains new words
-an index and a list of websites where you can find out more.

David Ellyard has been a researcher, teacher and government policy advisor and has worked for more than 30 years on TV, radio and in print, writing and broadcasting about science.