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The first railroad was built in the early 19th century and the world's axis shifted along with it. Since then, revolutionary ideas have changed the way we live, work, play and connect. - How were 'instant' messages sent in ancient times? - What did the Silk Road bring to the rest of the world? - Which search engine used to be called BackRub? - Why does the creator of the World Wide Web regret his invention? Former TV journalist Hwee Goh and historian/artist David Liew use a fun, narrative arc to tell the stories of how connections have sparked change globally. After all, a clear view of history sets the perspective forward for the future. Are you ready for your next journey of discovery?

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Author:   Hwee Goh ,  David Liew
Publisher:   Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Imprint:   Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.191kg
ISBN:  

9789815066005

ISBN 10:   9815066005
Pages:   72
Publication Date:   15 December 2022
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Hwee Goh is classically trained at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. The MediaCorp scholar then spent 16 years in political broadcast news, before branching out to writing for children. She also teaches media skills and provides editorial support to companies at The Media Consultants Singapore. She is followed on @hweezbooks, where she continues her lifetime love for curating stories. David Liew is a prolific artist/sculptor who has illustrated several bestselling book series. This series has especially enabled David to return to his history-educator roots. He also supports fellow authors and illustrators as the Regional Advisor to the Singapore Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

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