"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 ..."
"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 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 ..."
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"
"/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."
"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"."
"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 ..."
"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."
"Did you know that scientist Alhazen faked madness in order to found modern optics? Or that "tin lizzie" (the model T Ford) was the first car to be built on an assembly line? Showcasing 1,000 groundbreaking moments in history, this book tells the story behind each discovery. Find out how some of the world's greatest inventive minds made their incredible discoveries and what trials they faced along the way. Clear, comprehensive text toget ..."