Becoming Invisible From Camouflage to Cloaks |
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| Author:
| Mooney, Carla |
| Series title: | A Great Idea Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59953-378-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Publisher: | Norwood House Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $26.60 |
Book Description:
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"Since the beginning of time humans and animals have looked for ways to be less visible to opponents. From the art of camouflage to the science of stealth technology, ways have been developed to hide objects and people. Today, scientists are building an "invisibility cloak" that makes objects and people underneath it seem to disappear. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating...
More Description"Since the beginning of time humans and animals have looked for ways to be less visible to opponents. From the art of camouflage to the science of stealth technology, ways have been developed to hide objects and people. Today, scientists are building an "invisibility cloak" that makes objects and people underneath it seem to disappear. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea's early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to lifesaving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative."