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How Technology Works: The facts visually explained

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ISBN 13:: 9780241356289
author:: DK
format:: Hardback
publisher:: DK
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 24 x 20.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0.9
Genre:: Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, History,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

£15.80

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Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. From simple objects like zip fasteners and can openers to the latest devices of the information age, including smart watches and driverless cars, this book demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going. Step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The book starts with the underlying principles that power many devices, before grouping them by application, such as the home, transport, and computing. This makes it easy to find and compare similar devices. Perfect for anyone curious about how the modern world works, this book is ideal for those without a background in STEM subjects or simply looking to understand the technology that surrounds us.

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