100 People Who Made History: Meet the People Who Shaped the Modern World (100 in History)

First American Edition. — New York: DK Children, 2012. — 128 p. Where would we be without inventors, philosophers, economists, politicians, explorers, and other "ideas" people? Some of our historical heroes were lone geniuses but many were influenced by other great thinkers and ideas. Full of true-life stories and famous celebrities, 100 People Who Made History contains all the people you'd expect to find, and plenty that you wouldn't! Inventors and explorers rub shoulders with political leaders, sports stars, and entertainers from all over the world. From Aristotle to Mark Zuckerberg, to Marie Curie to Pele, all areas of culture, history, industry, sports, entertainment, and more are covered. Perfect for book reports, school projects, or anytime reading to satisfy and educate curious minds. There are nearly 7 billion people in the world today. We are living longer, healthier, and better lives than anyone who has gone before. And this is the result of a whole chain of people who have invented or discovered something that has changed our world. Where would we be without inventors, philosophers, economists, politicians, explorers, and other'ideas'people? Some of our historical heroes were lone geniuses but many were influenced by other great thinkers and ideas. There would be no Facebook without the internet-and no internet with computers. And there could be no computers without the great mathematicians and philosophers of ancient times. So who's the Genius-Mark Zuckerberg, or Pythagoras?We think it's both. This is why every spread features a panel called'They couldn't have done it without...', revealing the people who made earlier contributions to the cause. With chapters on medicine and food processes, entertainment and culture, there's something in 100 People Who Made History for everyone. Full of true-life stories and famous celebs, 100 People proves that history can be exciting and relevant. So let's hear it for the heroes from throughout the ages: those who save lives, those who improve lives, and those who make our lives just that bit more enjoyable. Rub shoulders with the most amazing people from around the world who have transformed the world we live in. This spectacular visual guide introduces you to big names and famous faces find out about their incredible true life stories and discover the different ways in which they made their own special mark on the world. The breathtaking roll call includes great thinkers, revolutionary leaders, daring explorers, powerhouse politicians, clever inventors, skilled artists, sporting legends, and music icons. From Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and George Washington, to Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, and Mark Zuckerberg, this top 100 takes in the most diverse variety of people from across the world and spanning the centuries. Historys movers and shakers are showcased in personal profiles alongside eye-catching illustrations, accessible biographies, key quotations, and fascinating facts. Links between the past and present are established as each superstar follows in the footsteps of previous influential figures, as well as inspiring future famous names. Part of DK's best-selling top 100 in History series, 100 People Who Made History gives you the opportunity to meet the great and the good in unprecedented detail. Ce livre présente 100 personnalités qui ont fait le monde d'aujourd'hui. Pour chaque personne, une brève bibliographie, ainsi qu'une présentation de son invention sont développés. Dans les personnes décrites, on trouve notamment : Marco Polo, Christophe Colomb, Albert Einstein, Watson and Crick, Gutenberg, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Alfred Nobel, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Mark Zuckerberg, Confucius, Aristote, Karl Marx, Martin Luther King, Aung San Suu Kyi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Genghis Khan George Washington, Deng Xiaoping, Nelson Mandela, Walt Disney, Coco Chanel, Elvis Presely, etc Presents brief profiles of one hundred inventors, philosophers, economists, politicians, explorers, and other individuals who have made an impact on history, discussing the achievements of Aristotle, Mark Zuckerberg, Marie Curie, Pele, and others from various industries. Biographies of famous people from inventors to politicians to explorers and more