James Watt
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Engineer, technologist, inventor, entrepreneur – these words describe the amazing James Watt. Discover through The Amazing People Club®, the numerous ideas that James developed, from steam engines to bleach. His improvements in steam engine technology were fundamental to the advancement of the Industrial Revolution. Throughout his career, James made significant contributions to science and is recognized as a great engineer and technologist. Those who knew him had great respect for his theoretical and applied knowledge of science, just as you will, once you read this great story.
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