Have you ever wonder how the world of inventions, gadgets, and devices that are now common in the society work? Get a behind the scenes look at how technology that is used daily works with this graphic guide book. How Technology Works explains the functions of many things that run the contemporary society from simple items such as zippers and can openers to the latest technological advancements such as smart watches, smart PDA’s and driverless cars. It encompasses products that revolutionized history like the internal combustion engine, and products that may define our existence in the future, such as solar cells and new ways of farming to meet the world’s increasing food requirements. As you read through the book, the text is illustrated with decent and rather creative diagrams that break down gadgets and answer questions. The first chapter introduces concepts that are used in many devices ranging from the mechanical to the electrical/electronic and IT. The rest of the devices are sorted by functions; home, transport, and computing, which makes it easy to find the needed device and puts similar devices next to each other. How Technology Works is excellent for anyone who has not been through a STEM course in school or anyone who wants to know how things work in the contemporary society.
Book details:
Author: DK
Publisher : DK Publisher
Language : English
Page numbers : 256 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1465479648
Weight : 32 ounces
Language : English
Page numbers : 256 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1465479648
Weight : 32 ounces
Condition: used, intact, no defects.
