Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Cool Technology
Author: Jenny JacobyPublisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1843655152
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The latest title in the Cool… series introduces the creative and inventive world of technology with fun facts, timelines, experiments to try at home, and more! Technology is all about inventing new devices and tools—things that we use every single day! From Stone Age tech, such as hand axes and sewing needles, to microcomputers and nanotechnology, get stuck into the intriguing, exciting, and ingenious world of Cool Technology. From biographies of figures such as Bill Gates, Annie Easley, and Josephine Cochrane, to landmark technological advances such as the Iron Age, the Industrial Revolution, and personal computers, this book is sure to be the perfect gift for any budding inventor and tech-head. The book covers digital tech, electronics, robotics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, medical technology, virtual reality, and inclusive tech. Other titles in the series include: Cool Architecture; Cool Nature; Cool Coding; Cool Philosophy, Cool Art, Cool Mythology, Cool Engineering; Cool Astronomy; Cool Physics; Cool Science; Cool Math
Technology Illustrated
Author: Vascular Technology
Author: Claudia RumwellPublisher: Davies Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Angiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Technology
Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
ISBN: 9781615354689
Category : Technology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physcial science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curricuculjm in grades 5-9, each title alson contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help and an index.
The Illustrated Almanac Of Science, Technology, And Invention
Author: Raymond L. FrancisPublisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 9780306456336
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated volume, this almanac serves as an invaluable companion for those who have an insatiable curiosity about the world around them. Entertaining and engrossing, this book can be used as a learning tool, a reference book, or as a fun "read." From prehistoric excavations to the invention of the X ray to the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, each entry may surprise, provoke, and titillate you. Explore the wonders of science, invention, and medicine. Learn the important birthdays and dates of invention, as well as some captivating lesser-known stories behind such great names as Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Louis Leakey, Neil Armstrong, and many more.
BKSTS Illustrated Dictionary of Moving Image Technology
Author: Martin UrenPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 113602929X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The fourth edition of the BKSTS dictionary provides clear and concise explanations of the terminology and acronyms encountered in the broadcasting and moving image industries. Convergence of these industries means that those practising within them are increasingly faced with unfamiliar terminology. Martin Uren has reflected this change in his extended choice of industry terms, acronyms and colloquialisms. He provides: - Over 3300 definitions covering film, television, sound and multimedia technologies, together with technical terms from the computing, networks and telecommunications industries. - Nearly 700 acronyms in a quick look-up section. - 26 Appendices of useful technical information across a range of topics. Whether you are an experienced professional or a new industry entrant, you will find this dictionary an essential reference for every-day and specialist jargon. Martin Uren is a broadcast training consultant and member of the Education and Training Committee and the Television Committee of the BKSTS. He is also a member of the SMPTE and the RTS. BKSTS, The Moving Image Society, represents the interests of those who are creatively and technologically involved in the business of providing moving images in all areas of the media.
The Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia
Author: Lisa WattsPublisher: E.D.C. Publishing
ISBN: 9780746017968
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With hundreds of pictures, diagrams and cut-away illustrations, this essential reference book explains the basic concepts of science and shows how they are applied in the world around us. Filled with fascinating details, charts, lists, and tables, this is an invluable book for reading, research and reference.
The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology and Devices
Author: Suzanne RobitaillePublisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 145876396X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This book is an illustrated guide to assistive technologies and devices (AT/AD). It chronicles the use of AT/AD - technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. In general, AT can include mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs, as well as hardware, software, and peripherals that assist people with disabilities in accessing computers or other information technologies. Advanced AT has coincided with the advent of personal electronic devices that could be customized for use, such as computers and smart phones. For people with disabilities, AT includes simple gadgets for the home and office, electronic gadgets and complex computer systems for the workplace, mobility aids and accessible vans for getting around and modified equipment for lifestyle needs, such as talking ATMs and strobe light alarm systems. This book empowers people with disabilities to use assistive technologies to overcome some of their physical or mental limitations and have a more equal playing field. It includes real-life examples about how people with disabilities are using assistive technology (AT) to assist them in daily tasks, and discusses emotional issues related to AT/AD.
The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology and Devices (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition)
Author: Suzanne RobitaillePublisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458764893
Category : Communication devices for people with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
The Reference Catalogue of Current Literature
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1814
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