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256 pages illustrations (chiefly colour), portraits Table of contents includes: Genius -- Great gizmos -- Handy gadgets -- On the move -- Explore -- Culture Summary: Discover the big ideas that changed our world. From matches to mobiles, antibiotics and the flexible drinking straw - some inventions don't just change the way we do things but change the world. Some of the biggest ideas include the Model T Ford, Edison's lightbulb, Catseyes and the first Apple. And find out why the tin can was invented 60 years before the can opener