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    Mar 19, 2020 4 minutes

    The Story of Inventions

    “The history here is definitely aimed at younger children”

    A journey through time to discover the most world-changing discoveries

    ■ Author: Catherine Barr and Steve Williams

    ■ Publisher: Frances Lincoln

    ■ Price: £12.99 / $15.89

    ■ Release: Out now

    For young kids the world is such a magical place, filled with endless unknowns. It’s why they have so many questions about the things around them. And for parents looking to quench that thirst for knowledge, this history of important inventions will help. Covering everything from the wheel to the latest developments in computing, it whizzes through thousands of years in just over 30 pages.

    The history here is definitely aimed at younger

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