Technology: A Byte-Sized World! (Basher Science) by Simon Basher


Technology: A Byte-Sized World! (Basher Science)
Title : Technology: A Byte-Sized World! (Basher Science)
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ISBN : 0753468190
ISBN-10 : 9780753468197
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 128
Publication : First published July 17, 2012

From the bestselling illustrator whose friendly take on science has revolutionized our understanding of everything from the periodic table to the universe, comes a fresh take on technology as only Basher can do it. Discover the secrets behind the devices we take for granted, and learn about the amazing inventions that have transformed our lives. From the Movers and Shakers who power our physical world, to the Gizmos, Home Bodies, and High Rollers who power our vehicles, entertainment, and smartphones—and pretty much everything else around us—Technology is a compelling guide to the big-bytes whiz-kids, powerhouse motors, and other characters who drive our inventive, highly engineered world.

Technology: A Byte-Sized World! (Basher Science) Reviews

  • Logan

    This book is a fun way to learn about technology. It is not fiction but more like a text book for kids. It is full of word puns- just like in the title. The author uses comical diagrams to explain complicated science so that it seems simple. This is a good read if you like learning about science and technology in a silly way.

  • Karen

    With their quirky illustrations, and the easily-digestible bits of interesting information, these books are winners. My son has been reading them since second grade, and always wants any new ones.

  • Shilo Quetchenbach

    Enjoyable and had some good info. Kiddo enjoyed it as a bedtime story.

  • Jennifer Heise

    My six year old adores the Basher books (starting from the Basher Rocks and Minerals card set), and adores technology, so when we were looking for something for him to read, I seized on this.

    Woe betide me: not only has he plowed through the whole thing himself and makes references to rack-and-pinion and generators and nuclear energy, but this is the only book he wants for bedtime stories.

    His reading skills are somewhat eclectic, so I would suggest it's probably more on a 2nd-3rd grade level; Scholastic says it's a 6th grade level.

    The different kinds of technology covered here are varied, and mostly are concepts that you will run across in conversation rather than some grand unified structure of technology-- starting with simple machines, but including materials, power sources, and high tech concepts. A fun read for a technologically inclined youngster. However, it's not a hands-on book for young makers-- look for something like Howtoons for that.

  • Charlie

    Hmm. I only read this for a magazine review. I didn't enjoy it much, as its not the subject I like or that I'm interested in much. For someone who is, it's brilliant though.

  • Supreme Coffee

    Again, Basher went and did it again.

  • Awesome

    Guys how do you read the book I added it but it won't let me read it