From electricity to the Eurostar, find out how discoveries and inventions have changed the world we live in Ever wondered who invented the Internet or your iPod? Published in association with the Science Museum, 1000 Inventions and Discoveries explores the fascinating history of events that shaped the world as it is today. A timeline runs throughout the book, putting events in context Feature boxes focus on the more significant inventions in detail Supports National Curriculum Science at Key Stage 2 Relive those «Eureka» moments; from the discovery of fire right up to present day research into genetic engineering.