Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day (a Graphic Novel)
| AUTHOR | Nott, Dan |
| PUBLISHER | Random House Graphic (03/14/2023) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
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
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
272
Carton Quantity:
24
Product Dimensions:
5.98 x 0.94 x 9.06 inches
Weight:
1.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
IT
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Young Adult Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - History
Young Adult Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Science & Nature
Grade Level:
7th Grade
and up
Dewey Decimal:
509
Library of Congress Control Number:
2022017385
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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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