You use all kinds of incredible technology every day but how does it really work?
Look inside: How Cool Stuff Works
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Introduction
Kids - want to know how a pet translator can tell what your cat or dog is saying?
Parents - did you know your eye pattern could stop thieves using your credit card?
From gadget-loving guys to curious kids, have all your questions answered in How Cool Stuff Works. Whether you want to impress your mates in the playground or triumph at the pub quiz, discover a wealth of fact-packed knowledge in this mind-blowing look at the workings of the most popular modern gadgets.
- Back/forward features explain the beginnings of technologies and where they might lead in the future
- 'How it works' panels provide straightforward explanations
- A comprehensive reference section provides information about the science of gizmos in a fun, accessible way.
Flip to the facts in this fascinating book with incredible detail and eye-popping photographs - this is the amazing lowdown on the technology of today and tomorrow. Being gadget-savvy is in so don't miss out!
Reviews
Customer Review:
Review by: blob, 17 June 2008
'I think this is a great book becuse of the great facts.'
Customer Review:Press reviews
"An attention-grabbing way of getting technology-loving children to pick up a real book."The Guardian
"The perfect gift."The Herald "This book is seriously cool."
School Science Review
Product details
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405308373
Size: 216 x 276mm
Number of pages: 256
Publication date: 01 Sep 2005
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
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