This Ancient Technology is Called a Book

8.5"x11" (Paperback- color) FROM CLAY TABLETS TO ROCKET LAUNCHES - HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Step into workshops, labs, garages, and movie houses where history's greatest ideas first sparked. This Ancient Technology is Called a Book takes you on a vivid, illustrated journey through the inventions that shaped daily life-from the world's first writing systems to the devices in your pocket.

Blending history, creativity, and curiosity, this book reveals not only what was invented, but how each breakthrough transformed the way people lived, connected, and imagined the future.

Inside you'll discover:

Short, vivid scene-setters that bring past moments to life

Clear timelines and diagrams that map each leap forward

Inventors you've heard of-and the ones you haven't (but should)

Hands-on prompts to observe, tinker, and spark your own ideas

A "Joy of the Search" note that teaches smarter ways to look things up

Original illustrations created with AI under the direction of the author

Who is this book for?

Curious readers ages 15-105 who want to understand how today's world was built

Educators, librarians, and homeschool parents seeking engaging learning tools

History lovers and nostalgic enthusiasts who enjoy rediscovering inventions of the past

Teens and young adults exploring science, technology, and culture in fresh, accessible ways

Whether you're flipping through out of curiosity, teaching a classroom, or reminiscing about bygone gadgets, this book offers a fresh perspective on the human drive to invent.