"Fire was discovered about 600,000 BC. Today, scientists are making strides in genetic engineering. Find out what happened in between in 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries. Fascinating stories and vivid photographs and illustrations tell the tales of the developments in technology and natural science that have shaped our world. Profiles of the famous (and not-so-famous) men and women who have had "Eureka!" moments, a running timeline which ..."
"Explore the fast-moving world of electronics, and see the tiny devices that have changed so many aspects of modern life. We live in a world made possible by electronic technology -- and Eyewitness Electronics is the perfect way to learn more about it! Discover what the first transistor looked like; what goes on inside telephones, TVs, and computers; and how the binary system works. Superb full-color photographs of original equipment, s ..."
"Take a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots - from the earliest single-task machines to the advanced intelligence of robots with feelings. Young readers will be amazed to learn all that robots can do: perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, work as museum tour guides, or even battle each other in combat. Find out how humans have created these mechanical minds and bodies."
"Language:Chinese.HardCover Pub Date: 2004 Pages: 64 in Publisher: DK CHILDREN Take a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots - from the earliest single-task machines to the advanced intelligence of robots with feelings. Young readers will be amazed to learn all that robots can do: perform delicate surgical operations. clean city sewers. work as museum tour guides. or even battle each other in combat. Find out how humans have cr ..."
Eyewitness Technology (Eyewitness Books) by RogerFrancisBridgman Library, 64 Pages, Published 2000 by Dk Children ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-6723-2, ISBN: 0-7894-6723-2
"Looks at the development of technology in the use of metals, wood, plastics, and composite materials, and in the fields of manufacturing, farming, communication, design, computing, and medicine."
Eyewitness Technology by RogerFrancisBridgman Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 1999 by Dk Children ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-4887-3, ISBN: 0-7894-4887-4
"Discover the ways technology has transformed everyday life-from the largest structures to the smallest electronic devices. Packed with superb color illustrations and fascinating facts, this highly informative guide explores all aspects of technology, from ancient artifacts to the latest advances in computer-aided design. Clearly annotated photographs and diagrams give an invaluable insight into the tools, machines, and systems that h ..."
"Featuring an extra-sturdy library binding! We live in a world made possible by electronic technology -- and Eyewitness Electronics is the perfect way to learn more about it! Discover what the first transistor looked like; what goes on inside telephones, TVs, and computers; and how the binary system works. Superb full-color photographs of original equipment, scientific instruments, and 3-D models make this book a compelling look at elec ..."
"From making fire to building the gadgets of the 21st century, uncover the stories behind the remarkable ideas and devices that have shaped our world in 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries. This revised and updated edition brings this comprehensive review of humanity's greatest ideas up to date. Innovations in science, space, technology, transportation, medicine, mathematics, and language are covered, along with a timeline of history highli ..."
"Discover three million years of famous inventors and amazing discoveries. 1000 Inventions & Discoveries explores the brilliant ideas and innovations that have shaped our world. Whether you're a budding inventor yourself or love gizmos and gadgets this amazing guide is packed with the inventions and discoveries that changed our lives! Find out who came up with the idea, how they were influenced and key events that formed the backdrop of ..."
"... Fran Riccini at the Science Museum, Wroughton; Peter Skilton at the Kirkaldv
Testing Museum, Southwark; Naine Woodrow and Tom Hughes from the North
Street Potters, London SW4. Illustrations John Woodcock, Janos Marffy, Nick Hall
, ..."
"Photographs and text explore the history and many aspects of electronics."
Electronics(1st Edition) (Eyewitness Guides) by Jack Challoner, RogerFrancisBridgman Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 1998 by Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7513-6145-2, ISBN: 0-7513-6145-3
"Integrating words and pictures, this is a family reference book on electronics structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module. On every spread there is a specially shot colour photograph of objects shown in real-life close-up deta"
"This title on technology is part of a series of visual guides that traces the story of science from the ancient world to the present day. Other books in the series cover topics such as "Life", "Earth", "Evolution" and "Electronics"."
"/DORLING This volume explores the vast range of energy sources, materials, principles and techniques now available, emphasizing the finished products--everything from the simplest tools to the latest computers and biotechnology."
Technology by RogerFrancisBridgman 64 Pages, Published 1995 by Stoddart Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-7737-2854-7, ISBN: 0-7737-2854-6
"From the internal combustion engine to the microchip, the modern world has been shaped by advances in technology. This fact-filled book shows why such inventions came about, and how they work."
"How do tiny components control complex tasks? How has electronics changed our lives? Find out the answers to these and other questions in this new look at electronics."
"Part of the "Eyewitness Science" series, this book provides the reader with a close look at electronics. Artwork explains how and why things work and 3-D models make even the most complex concepts clear. The book demonstrates the original experiments, and explains the principles behind the major scientific inventions and concepts. Specially-commissioned photographs and text written by experts in their own fields make the most intriguing ..."