Uncover the mysteries of electronics in this funny technology series
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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...
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
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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)
- ISBN10 1526320126
- ISBN13 9781526320124
- Publish Date 13 July 2023
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 March 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English
