Book: Hardcover | 9.25 x 6.25in | 256 pages | ISBN 9780756632076 | 17 Sep 2007 | Dorling Kindersley | 0 - 17 years
"For the hippest technophiles ... Full-bleed color photography and illustrations make an equally compelling
counterpoint to the scientific explanations." - Publishers Weekly
Following on the success Cool Stuff and How it Works, this spectacular book shows and explains, in a
brilliantly visual and easy-to-understand way, exactly how the technology that shapes our world works. Taking the
reader on an eye-opening journey from the engine of a hydrogen-fuelled car, into the virtual world of Second Life, and
up the earthquake-proofed structure of the world’s tallest office building, learn about the science behind every
machine and gadget, and find out when and how things were invented—from mobile phones and games consoles to
smart cards and space planes.
Chris Woodford graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Natural Sciences. For several years he worked as
an information designer for IBM and then made a career change to publishing where he became an editor on specialist
science and technology titles.
Dr Jon Woodcock graduated from Oxford University with a degree in physics before moving to the University of London
where he was awarded a PhD for his work in astrophysics. He has worked in research and development for various hi-
tech companies and now consults and writes on science and technology.
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