How Technology Works

Unlock the mysteries of modern innovation with 'How Technology Works.' This engaging graphic guide is your go-to resource for understanding how the inventions and gadgets that define our lives operate. Dive into the mechanics of everyday objects, from classic tools like can openers to groundbreaking technologies such as smart watches and driverless cars. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations accompanied by unique graphics, this book takes you on a journey through the fundamental principles of science and engineering. Whether you want to learn about the internal combustion engine or discover futuristic advancements like solar energy solutions, this comprehensive guide covers it all. Organized by application—home, transport, computing—'How Technology Works' ensures that even those without a STEM background can grasp complex concepts with ease. Perfect for curious minds, this 256-page exploration is ideal for students, educators, and anyone passionate about technology. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Don't miss the chance to enhance your knowledge and satisfy your curiosity about how technology shapes our world!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241356289
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 256


Description:
Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide.

How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smart watches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population.

All the way through the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices - from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there on, devices are grouped by application - such as the home, transport, and computing - making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side.

How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn't have a training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works.

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