How Technology Works (How Things Work)
Product ID: 82238280
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 smartwatches, 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. Throughout 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, devices are grouped by application--such as the home, transportation, 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 training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works. Review: Brilliant book - Brilliant book, very informative for children and adults alike! Review: Gives you a better understanding of the world around you - What makes this a stand out book is the illustrations and the comprehensiveness. You can always read information online about how things work, but the illustrations give you an inside view of the various components which makes it much easier to see how it all works and fits together. It also covers a wide range of technologies.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,246 Reviews |
S**N
Brilliant book
Brilliant book, very informative for children and adults alike!
N**A
Gives you a better understanding of the world around you
What makes this a stand out book is the illustrations and the comprehensiveness. You can always read information online about how things work, but the illustrations give you an inside view of the various components which makes it much easier to see how it all works and fits together. It also covers a wide range of technologies.
S**S
I'd recommend for 11-14yrs
Very interesting book for children. I'd recommend for 11-14yrs.
J**E
Brilliantly accessible!
With a strong Physics and Engineering background everything gets REALLY complex and mathematical very quickly when trying to explain some of the concepts. What this style of books does is remind you of some of the basic principles without maths, allowing me to talk to my kids about the things in science that I'm passionate about. Some of the topics are a little skimmed over, but to be fair they still explain the importance of the ideas. We have the Physics, Technology, and Maths books. All a great style, easily accessible and my 11YO daughter can happily browse without help as the writing style is perfect for her Harry Potter level lexicon. Across the 3 books we have, some highlights: Maths: Fourier analysis (weak explanation but conveys the message well), Group theory and the rubix cube, number theory and development. Technology: Central Heating systems, Helicopters, Lasers, The Internet, Locks, hydraulics Physics: Quantum field theory (written SO well), nuclear power and bombs, Relatviity As I said, some incredibly important topics that permeate or lives but kids never get access too until they're grown ups. These books help provide the context for amazing scientific and mathematical discoveries. Stay with me here, but I believe that scientific fields have now advanced so far into areas completely inaccessible to the lay person that a sense of distrust and knowledge elitism has overwhelmed the amazing work our human society is doing. So what these books do amazingly well is help to bridge this gap, and help any reader to feel like the topics are more inclusive to them. And this is what great writing and education is all about. (Sorry, rant over).
A**F
Quality of technical illustrations
Wonderfully illustrated. Has many modern applications and would be of interest to any student or person interested in knowing how things do work.
M**.
Informative book with lots of illustrations.
The little man loves it and has been reading it since. Lots of illustrations explaining each topic, written in easy to understand text language, which makes it an engaging book for all.
D**G
PDF format.
Promptly delivered, and replied to my email. The file is PDF format, which the "Apple Books reader" (white open book on an orange background) stores in a seperate folder. But it is stored on the device, and works perfectly. You can put it on multiple devices. Best of all is the price - just over £2, Oct 2023 !!
N**L
Beautiful diagrams
High rating because the drawings are lovely to look at. The explanations are rather poor though. They're at times both confusing and simplistic. It's also hard to work out who they're aimed at. If for children then some of the terminology is rather advanced (and also sometimes improperly deployed). If for adults then the actual information content is too basic.
L**N
Worth every page.
This book is full of amazing visuals. It is informative, well-explained and detailed. My children love this book very much. If your children like anything related to technology, computers and bridges, I would highly recommend this book. I would just hope that they could have packaged it properly and provided a thicker cushion. When it arrived, part of the book cover was torn and I have to put a tape on it to minimize its damage.
A**R
Cumple las expectativas
Cumple las expectativas
D**O
LOVE ALL DK BOOKS
I HAVE BOUGHT MANY DK BOOKS FOR MYSELF ,FAMILY AND FRIENDS THEY HAVE THE BEST PICTURES AND INFORMATION. BUY THEM.
M**N
Absolutely amazing book.
Amazing book. No other way to put it. Very informational for anyone who is interested in how things work, all the way to professionals who desire to further their knowledge. Not too detailed, but wonderfully covers the systems, components, and miscellaneous facts with pictures and text in a way that is asthetically pleasing to the eye, and a joy to experience. Makes a great gift or addition to a personal library.
F**F
Very comprehensive book
For all ages. Contains lots of great diagrams and figures that facilitate a lot the learning process.
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