The "Technology in Action" series explains how science and human ingenuity have been applied to create the technologies demanded in a constantly changing world. It examines the reasons why changes and developments are necessary, and shows how problems are solved to bring about these changes. Each book in the series deals with the subject matter within a thematic framework, showing how different technologies combine to create an evolving "state of the art". This book gives a detailed description...
Each book in the "Technology in Action" series explains how science and human ingenuity have been applied to create the technologies demanded in a constantly changing world. The text examines the reasons why changes and developments are necessary, and shows how problems are solved to bring about these changes. This book looks at a variety of aspects of this technology, from radio waves, to television and computers, to audio systems.
Each book in the "Technology in Action" series explains how science and human ingenuity have been applied to create the technologies demanded in a constantly changing world. The text examines the reasons why changes and developments are necessary, and shows how problems are solved to bring about these changes. This book looks at various aspects of ship technology, both in civilian and military ships. It looks at ship technology from many angles including remote sensing and technological developm...
Each book in the "Technology in Action" series explains how science and human ingenuity have been applied to create the technologies demanded in a constantly changing world. The text examines the reasons why changes and developments are necessary, and shows how problems are solved to bring about these changes. This particular book looks at car technology, explaining how a large number of different technologies combined to result in the sophisticated machine that is used today. The author describ...
This book belongs to a series that is directly aimed at the National Curriculum Science 5-16 levels 3 to 6. It covers a wide range of topics. Each book has a structured development of its scientific content, giving the reader a progression through the topic. The books contain illustrated activities, accompanied by explanatory text. Process skills are tested using the suggested record-keeping and self-assessments. It develops in detail the subject of sources of energy available, from the energy i...
Each book in the "Technology in Action" series explains how science and human ingenuity have been applied to create the technologies demanded in a constantly changing world. The text examines the reasons why changes and developments are necessary, and shows how problems are solved to bring about these changes. Within this century, aircraft technology has evolved very rapidly, helped largely in its development by two World Wars, and the massive demand for international air travel. After an introd...
This is one of a series of four books which together review the fashion industry. Each volume examines a different aspect of fashion - the model, photographer, designer and the clothes themselves - to present an overview of a subject that has always absorbed and fascinated people. There are personal insights and advice from familiar and popular personalities - international models, photographers and designers and the fashionable people whose dress sense creates a colourful and exciting image. Th...
Each volume in the "Fashion World" series reviews different aspects of the fashion industry. The books contain personal insights and advice from popular personalities, such as famous photographers, models and fashion designers. Exploring the hard work and commitment that goes into the creation of glamorous fashion photography, this book goes behind the scenes to examine not only the role of the photographer and model, but also the work of designers, hairdressers, make-up artists, stylists and ar...
This series looks at the passage of human development from conception to death. Each book tackles a particular age range and describes the biological, intellectual, social and emotional development of human beings during that stage. This book looks at the various aspects of life in old age, taking care to give a balanced and positive image to old age. It describes and explains the physical changes that occur as people age - from hair loss and wrinkles to arthritis and heart disease - and suggest...
OCR GCSE Design and Technology: Food Technology (My Revision Notes)
by Barbara Dinicoli, Meryl Simpson, and Val Fehners
With My Revision Notes for OCR GCSE Design and Technology: Food Technology you can: - Take control of your revision: plan and focus on the areas you need to revise with content summaries and commentary from authors Val Fehners, Barbara DiNicoli and Meryl Simpson- Show you fully understand key topics by using specific examples to add depth to your knowledge of food technology- Apply food technology terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words on all topics- Improve your skills to...
Higher Graphic Communication 2017-18 SQA Past Papers with Answers
Practise for your exams on the genuine National 5 Past Papers from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.- Discover how to get your best grade with answers checked by senior examiners- Prepare for your exams with study skills guidance sections- Gain vital extra marks and avoid common mistakes with examiner tips
Each title in the Under the Microscope serie s offers a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to a partic ular part of the human body. This book takes an in-depth loo k at the brain. '
This series is designed to give children an insight into the world of science and technology. Each book explores and explains recent scientific knowledge and is illustrated with explanatory diagrams. Based on current knowledge, this book speculates on the way in which science and technology may affect man's future and discusses what the world might be like in the 21st century. The topics covered include astronomy, space exploration, the environment, medicine, industry, engineering, transport, co...