EYEWITNESS GUIDE:90 ELECTRONICS 1st Edition - Cased
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EYEWITNESS GUIDE:90 ELECTRONICS 1st Edition - Cased by Jack Challoner
Unknown until the mid-19th century electronics is an essential part of everyday life today. This unique volume brings the fascinating story of electronics vividly to life. More than just an electrically powered machine an electronic device controls electrons so that it can perform a variety of complex tasks quickly and efficiently. A computer stores information on its hard drive and microchips and is controlled by microprocessors. From the bar code reader in the supermarket to the cellular phone the defence satellite and the engine management system on our cars electronics has revolutionised the modern world. Featuring historic scientific apparatus and ground-breaking experiments and inventions Electronics is a unique and exciting introduction to this essential part of modern life.
Jack has written more than 30 books on science and technology, and also acts as a science consultant on books, magazines, and television, including the BBC. His most recent book for DK was Home Lab (2016), which was shortlisted for the RNS Young People's Book Prize.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780751361452 |
| ISBN 10 | 0751361453 |
| Title | EYEWITNESS GUIDE:90 ELECTRONICS 1st Edition - Cased |
| Author | Jack Challoner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |