Richard Trevithick
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An inventor and innovator who changed the world. That is a short way to describe Richard Trevithick. He did so by harnessing the power of steam for engines. Follow his exciting journey in this story. How could a young man, who had performed poorly at school and had little education, create a revolution in transport? His story is inspirational and comes alive as it unfolds in a BioView®.
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Percy Spencer
After hearing about the heroic efforts of the wireless radio operators on the ill-fated Titanic, Percy Spencer was inspired to teach himself about wireless radio communications. Today, we honour him daily, through the use of his invention, the microwave oven. Percy’s story of persistence and achievement is brought to life through the inspiring BioViews® concept. It is as if he has come back to tell us his own story.
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Isaac Newton
Be inspired by ‘the greatest genius who ever lived’ as Sir Isaac Newton tells his own incredible story in this inspirational publication from The Amazing People Club®. Born into a wealthy farming family, Isaac’s intellectual flair was spotted early on by his schoolmaster. Follow Isaac’s meteoric rise through his years at Cambridge University, his membership and subsequent presidency of the Royal Society, his position as Master of the Royal Mint, his seat in the House of Parliament, and his eventual Knighthood. Along this journey, read how Newton came to challenge long-held scientific theories and change the way we see our world and our universe through his startling mathematical, astronomical and scientific discoveries.
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Joseph Montgolfier
Joseph Montgolfier was a dreamer. Whoever would have believed that a silken laundry bag with a hole in it and some lit paper would be the foundation to his invention of the hot air balloon? Discover how, together with his brother Etienne, he opened up a whole new world in air transportation. Explore his other innovations that include the hydraulic ram and devices to distil liquids. He deserves wide recognition for his many great contributions to our world.
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Gugliemo Marconi
Gugliemo Marconi started a new era in communication when he successfully transmitted radio waves 100 metres across his garden. In it’s day, the invention of the radio also saved many lives. Discover how his genial ideas led him to establish a flourishing company and gain international success. Be inspired by his incredible knack for recognising and acting upon opportunities he was presented with.
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