How Technology Works: The Facts Visually Explained (DK How Stuff Works)
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Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smartwatches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population. Throughout the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices, from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there, devices are grouped by application--such as the home, transportation, and computing--making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side. How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn't have training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works. Review: Absolutely amazing book. - Amazing book. No other way to put it. Very informational for anyone who is interested in how things work, all the way to professionals who desire to further their knowledge. Not too detailed, but wonderfully covers the systems, components, and miscellaneous facts with pictures and text in a way that is asthetically pleasing to the eye, and a joy to experience. Makes a great gift or addition to a personal library. Review: Interesting Book - I have always been interested in technology and how things work. This book combines both of my interests. Thank you. It is an easy read so just sit back and enjoy.
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,153 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #72 in History of Engineering & Technology #78 in History of Technology |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,280 Reviews |
M**N
Absolutely amazing book.
Amazing book. No other way to put it. Very informational for anyone who is interested in how things work, all the way to professionals who desire to further their knowledge. Not too detailed, but wonderfully covers the systems, components, and miscellaneous facts with pictures and text in a way that is asthetically pleasing to the eye, and a joy to experience. Makes a great gift or addition to a personal library.
F**A
Interesting Book
I have always been interested in technology and how things work. This book combines both of my interests. Thank you. It is an easy read so just sit back and enjoy.
E**K
Brilliant
Great book with great illustrations. I really like the simplistic explanations of this book, and the examples given. It really helps tie the concepts together, especially for a person who knows very little about technology. However, my mom is an engineer and she skimmed through the book & felt the book explained difficult concepts brilliantly. Great for all learners! & a must for visual learners.
S**R
Good book for the young.
Each 1-2 pages cover one technology, system, or tool. However, the depth of information shared on the pages is not uniform. some topics are illustrated and explained in depth, and some topics are only generically explained in broad terms. Also, the product description says "How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn't have training in STEM subjects at school...", and that is true. If you're an engineer, you probably know most of the contents already.
M**2
How Technology Works: The Facts Visually Explained (How Things Work)
Awesome Book, very illustrated and in detail my nephew gave more insight on how product technologies do and the origins of development design.
I**C
Very informative and visually appealing.
This is a great book for anybody who wants to learn how technologies work and how they are made. The graphics and illustrations are very informative and visually appealing. A great buy for the price.
J**S
PLEASE
My grandson love it and that what matters!
D**L
Great book for future engineers
My nephew asks constantly how things work, so I figured id get him this book. Now he is telling me how things work, things i didnt even know. Lol.
L**N
Worth every page.
This book is full of amazing visuals. It is informative, well-explained and detailed. My children love this book very much. If your children like anything related to technology, computers and bridges, I would highly recommend this book. I would just hope that they could have packaged it properly and provided a thicker cushion. When it arrived, part of the book cover was torn and I have to put a tape on it to minimize its damage.
A**R
Cumple las expectativas
Cumple las expectativas
D**O
LOVE ALL DK BOOKS
I HAVE BOUGHT MANY DK BOOKS FOR MYSELF ,FAMILY AND FRIENDS THEY HAVE THE BEST PICTURES AND INFORMATION. BUY THEM.
F**F
Very comprehensive book
For all ages. Contains lots of great diagrams and figures that facilitate a lot the learning process.
S**H
A real priced possession
What I liked ? 1. Great binding, 2. Timely delivery by amazon representative, 3. A lot of technology related questions are clarified, 4. A high level view to wide areas of engineering and software, 5. The topics are clarified with simple words, 6. Visual representation of some topics really helps you to digest the complexity. What I did't like ? 1. The expected readers are though children or teenagers but more in-depth explanation can be provided for growing interest in some part of the books, 2. More interesting facts could be provided. In short, this is a good technology book for any age.
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