Uncover the mysteries of electronics in this funny technology
series How does a rock tell the time? How does an electric guitar
rock out? And just WHY can't you use a touchscreen with gloves on?
Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws
young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread
opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of
technology and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively
lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making
technology fun and accessible for every young reader. Contents:
What are electronics? Why won't touchscreens work with gloves on?
Why do some phone calls travel into space? How do electric guitars
rock out? How do batteries power electronics on the move? Why's it
hard to hold up a cash machine? How do round camera lenses take
rectangular photos? How does a rock tell the time? Do solar panels
work when it's cloudy? How do blind people use electronics? Why is
everything through night vision goggles green? How does my phone
know who I am? Quick-fire questions Glossary Find out more Index
Titles in the series: How Does a Driverless Car Know Where to Go?
(Transport) What's so Super About Supercomputers? (Computing) Will
Robots Take Over the World? (AI) How Do You Go to the Toilet in
Space? (Space Technology) Could You Really Break the Internet?
(Internet) Who Invented Inventing? (Inventions) How Can Light Slice
Through Metal? (Machines) Why Do Telephone Calls Travel into Space?
(Electronics)
General
Imprint: |
Wayland Pub Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
A Question of Technology |
Release date: |
May 2024 |
Authors: |
Clive Gifford
|
Dimensions: |
265 x 210mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
32 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5263-2013-1 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-5263-2013-4 |
Barcode: |
9781526320131 |
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