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Hidden Systems by Dan Nott

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Hidden Systems by Dan Nott

We use water, electricity, and the internet every day--but how do they actually work? And what's the plan to keep them running for years to come? This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were developed to how they are implemented in our world today and how they will be used in the future.

What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented?

For every utility we use each day, there's a hidden history--a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past--and reveals how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way people use it today.

Full of art, maps, and diagrams, Hidden Systems is a thoughtful, humorous exploration of the history of science and what needs to be done now to change the future.
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ISBN 13 9781984896049
ISBN 10 1984896040
Title Hidden Systems
Author Dan Nott
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Year published 2023-03-14
Number of pages 272
Prizes Short-listed for National Book Awards (Young People's Lit.) 2023
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.