A World of Discovery by Richard Platt, James Brown
Published by Candlewick Studio on October 8th 2019
ISBN: 1536207667
Pages: 64
Goodreads

An entry in the Candlewick Studios oversized non-fiction books series, A World of Discovery talks about world-changing discoveries throughout history.  The book starts in 3500 BCE with the wheel and ends with artificial intelligence. The book mentions 30 discoveries in total, from simple concepts such as fire, time, and the wheel, to massive advancements such as antibiotics, steam power, and refrigeration.  Each topic receives a 2 page spread with a writeup on the discovery and creator, along with quotes and interesting facts on the left, while the right-hand side has a one color illustration of the invention and how it works. The book takes items, many from our daily lives, and explains how revolutionary they were at one time.  It’s a great reminder to all of us to not take the world around us for granted. Best for ages 8-14.

Reviewed by Kara Reiman, Maine State Library, Augusta