#dkinfographic. Understanding technology simply

German, Andrew Humphreys, Katie John, Jack Challoner, Clive Gifford, Ian Graham, Hilary Lamb, Wendy Horobin, 2019
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Exciting technologies and inventions explained in an understandable way!

Whether it's a washing machine, robot, drone, smartphone, or the internet: This technology book illustrates how technology works in our everyday lives through 150 examples, using clear graphics, fascinating facts, and intriguing questions. The special infographics will help you grasp even complex topics – from zippers to artificial intelligence.

Understanding technology – here's how!

This technology book demonstrates the mechanisms behind the technologies of our daily lives – for example: How does a smartphone know which way is up? How does an autonomous vehicle prevent accidents? What is our clothing made of? How does a pacemaker work? All these questions and many more are answered in the nine chapters of this innovative technology book:

• Energy technology.
• Transportation technology.
• Materials and construction technology.
• Household technology.
• Audio and visual technology.
• Computer technology.
• Communication technology.
• Agriculture and nutrition.
• Medical technology.

How does it work? In this technology book, you will learn and understand it thanks to brilliant graphical representations. The book is also an excellent reference for school or university!.

Key specifications

Language
German
topic
Technology & IT
Subtopic
Construction and environmental technology
Author
Andrew Humphreys, 
Clive Gifford, 
Hilary Lamb, 
Ian Graham, 
Jack Challoner, 
Katie John, 
Wendy Horobin
Number of pages
256
Book cover
Hard cover
Year
2019
Item number
14603979

General information

Publisher
Category
Manufacturer no.
K5 077567377
Release date
27.9.2019
Sales rank in Category Non-fiction

Book properties

topic
Technology & IT
Subtopic
Construction and environmental technology
Language
German
Author
Andrew Humphreys, 
Clive Gifford, 
Hilary Lamb, 
Ian Graham, 
Jack Challoner, 
Katie John, 
Wendy Horobin
Year
2019
Number of pages
256
Edition
1
Book cover
Hard cover

Product dimensions

Height
240 mm
Width
200 mm
Weight
944 g

Package dimensions

Length
23.40 cm
Width
19.80 cm
Height
7 cm
Weight
915 g

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