How Technology Works: The facts visually explained (How Things Work)

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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 smart watches, 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.

All the way through 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 on, devices are grouped by application - such as the home, transport, 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 a training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works.

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We can't remember the last time we enjoyed something like this so much. ― How it Works

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A clear explanation of how inventions, gadgets and devices work, revealing the workings of everyday technology. With step-by-step text and simple graphics.

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4.8 out of 5

95.38% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives you a better understanding of the world around you

n. · 17 June 2024

What makes this a stand out book is the illustrations and the comprehensiveness. You can always read information online about how things work, but the illustrations give you an inside view of the various components which makes it much easier to see how it all works and fits together. It also covers a wide range of technologies.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly accessible!

J. · 31 January 2021

With a strong Physics and Engineering background everything gets REALLY complex and mathematical very quickly when trying to explain some of the concepts. What this style of books does is remind you of some of the basic principles without maths, allowing me to talk to my kids about the things in science that I'm passionate about.Some of the topics are a little skimmed over, but to be fair they still explain the importance of the ideas. We have the Physics, Technology, and Maths books. All a great style, easily accessible and my 11YO daughter can happily browse without help as the writing style is perfect for her Harry Potter level lexicon.Across the 3 books we have, some highlights:Maths: Fourier analysis (weak explanation but conveys the message well), Group theory and the rubix cube, number theory and development.Technology: Central Heating systems, Helicopters, Lasers, The Internet, Locks, hydraulicsPhysics: Quantum field theory (written SO well), nuclear power and bombs, RelatviityAs I said, some incredibly important topics that permeate or lives but kids never get access too until they're grown ups. These books help provide the context for amazing scientific and mathematical discoveries. Stay with me here, but I believe that scientific fields have now advanced so far into areas completely inaccessible to the lay person that a sense of distrust and knowledge elitism has overwhelmed the amazing work our human society is doing. So what these books do amazingly well is help to bridge this gap, and help any reader to feel like the topics are more inclusive to them. And this is what great writing and education is all about. (Sorry, rant over).

4.0 out of 5 stars Good

A.S. · 4 February 2021

Nice and clear presentation, except they use obsolete imperial system units.

5.0 out of 5 stars PDF format.

D. · 26 October 2023

Promptly delivered, and replied to my email.The file is PDF format, which the "Apple Books reader" (white open book on an orange background) stores in a seperate folder. But it is stored on the device, and works perfectly.You can put it on multiple devices.Best of all is the price - just over £2, Oct 2023 !!

5.0 out of 5 stars Good basic Technology book

I.L. · 16 July 2022

Good book for basic knowledge of basic Technology! You can not find better bcs another for too simple or too complicated!

5.0 out of 5 stars easy to grasp understanding of the basics

R. · 10 December 2020

As technology moves faster ahead I think we can all appreciate a little more understanding of the basics. Clear and concise pictures and text for any aged 8 to 80

5.0 out of 5 stars Visual

c. · 11 March 2020

Great browse book. Good for taking in small bits of information or to find out about something inparticular

3.0 out of 5 stars Useless on Kindle. OK on iPad

G.J. · 28 September 2024

A good general explanation of many types of technology although it does dump you in the deep end at first then goes on to explain things well with clear diagrams. My major criticism is that it's very difficult to read on a Kindle because the screen's refresh rate is too slow for the many diagrams and you have to zoom in to read the small text. However, using the kindle app on an iPad does render it readable.

LOVE ALL DK BOOKS

D.B. · 20 October 2023

I HAVE BOUGHT MANY DK BOOKS FOR MYSELF ,FAMILY AND FRIENDS THEY HAVE THE BEST PICTURES AND INFORMATION. BUY THEM.

Cumple las expectativas

A.C. · 9 October 2020

Cumple las expectativas

Absolutely amazing book.

M.H.M.T. · 29 June 2020

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.

Very comprehensive book

F. · 21 October 2020

For all ages.Contains lots of great diagrams and figures that facilitate a lot the learning process.

A real priced possession

S. · 15 January 2020

What I liked ?1. Great binding,2. Timely delivery by Bolo 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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How Technology Works: The facts visually explained (How Things Work)

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