One hundred inventions from all corners of the world, from ancient times to the modern era - all gathered in this unique book!

From the cranes of the Greeks to the chocolate of the Aztecs, from the fireworks of the ancient Chinese to the helicopters of the American military, here you will find 100 astonishing inventions of things that today exist all around us, each with its own brief description and special illustration.

A quick and exciting introduction to the realm of human ingenuity and imagination, with everything you need to know about the world of inventions.