{"product_id":"that-was-genius-lost-knowledge-and-incredible-inventions-from-history-hardcover","title":"That Was Genius: Lost Knowledge and Incredible Inventions from History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Dodd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristian Gralingen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the unbelievable inventions and innovations of ancient people from across the world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis technological treasury of hidden histories uncovers gadgets and gizmos from the ancient and recent past to change the way you think about history and science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSee inside \u003cb\u003esteam-powered robots from ancient Greece\u003c\/b\u003e, learn the \u003cb\u003esecrets of medieval alchemy\u003c\/b\u003e, and marvel at an \u003cb\u003eearthquake detector from ancient China\u003c\/b\u003e. Forget your dusty history books--this is a book of marvels that are stranger than fiction! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpanning five continents and thousands of years, \u003ci\u003eThat Was Genius\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncredible innovations\u003c\/b\u003e from the ancient world, including razor-sharp obsidian tools, a mystical Viking compass, and Aboriginal Australian songlines. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnormous libraries\u003c\/b\u003e that once housed knowledge now lost to time, such as those of Alexandria and Baghdad. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpotlight inventors\u003c\/b\u003e whose wildest dreams went unrealised--ranging from the original Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci, to computing pioneer Ada Lovelace. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spread is packed with fascinating details on the science behind each invention, as well as puzzlebox illustrations which invite you to solve the mysteries of the distant past yourself... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for curious minds and budding inventors, \u003ci\u003e That Was Genius\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to rethink what ancient people knew, built, and imagined--and to see the modern world with fresh eyes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Dodd\u003c\/b\u003e loves science and wildlife. She is the author of picture books and non-fiction science books, a screenwriter for CBeebies, a singer-songwriter, and a BBC radio playwright. Emily travels widely, taking her interactive science events to schools, libraries, and festivals. Her books for children include \u003ci\u003eDKFindOut! Energy\u003c\/i\u003e (DK, 2018), the \u003ci\u003eTell Me About\u003c\/i\u003e series (Templar) and \u003ci\u003eThat Was Genius\u003c\/i\u003e (Wide Eyed Editions, 2026). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristian Gralingen\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Essen, Germany and now lives and works as an Art Director and Illustrator, as well as teaching Illustration and Communication Design, in Berlin. His client list includes design agencies, publishing houses, magazines, academic institutions, and foundations. His aesthetics have many influences but are particularly inspired by the imagery of scientific publications, construction plans, and technical drawings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 12.3 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56198337331505,"sku":"9780711294813","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/0ZJuSe6KdQ9780711294813.webp?v=1788992943","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/that-was-genius-lost-knowledge-and-incredible-inventions-from-history-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}