Great South African Inventions
Author:   Mike Bruton
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
ISBN:  

9780521746632


Pages:   96
Publication Date:   16 February 2010
Format:   Paperback
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Introducing Great South African Inventions by Prof Mike Bruton • This fascinating book is a collection of the groundbreaking achievements of South African inventors and innovators from ancient to modern day. From the use of traditional plants to the latest developments in space and computer technology, explore a wide range of remarkable inventions that have shaped South Africa, Africa and the world. • This book looks at the fascinating lives of the inventors themselves, some of whom are Nobel Prize winners and the struggles they faced in achieving success. • Other contributions to science and astronomy include the South African Large Telescope (SALT), the largest optical/infrared telescope in the southern hemisphere and one of the five largest telescopes in the world. • This book reveals practical inventions such as the innovative Collapsible tow bar invented by Gerson Phosa and Sophia Tumelo from Phokeng Village near Rustenberg.

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Author:   Mike Bruton
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 22.00cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.370kg
ISBN:  

9780521746632


ISBN 10:   0521746639
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   16 February 2010
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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