Adventures with Technology and Gadgets is an immersive encounter with more than 15 groundbreaking advances that have changed the way that we live, work and play. When were the first computers invented? How did fibre optic technology transform communications? What if you could protect your belongings with a real-life 'force field'? Scribble in a digital notebook. Pit your wits against robot friends. And walk around in GPS shoes! From the machines that clean our living spaces to the engines that move us from place to place, and from pocket-sized devices to vast hubs of information, grasp the astounding workings of tech and gadgets as never before!
Contents:
All About Modern Technologies:
Moving Ahead
Computer Whiz!
Power Beams
Cable Revolution
Data in Your Hand
Layer by Layer
Everyday Technology:
Instant Mail
Lines of Information
More Power to You
Flatscreen Magic
Artificial Intelligence:
Robot Friends
Squeaky Clean!
Smart Stuff:
Getting a Boost
Super Shield
Just the Write Thing
In Your Tracks
Surround Sound
Quiz Challenge:
So, How Much Do You Really Know About Technology and Gadgets?