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Cool Technology
Filled with Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages
Series: Cool
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The next mega-jam-packed book in the Cool series features fact-tastic technology timelines, information and experiments! Nanotechnology, gaming, future food, virtual reality and more!
New STEAM children’s illustrated book on the history and future of technology and inventions
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Cool Technology is the next mega-jam-packed book in the Cool series, featuring fact-tastic technology timelines, information, and experiments! Explore the world of nanotechnology, gaming, future food, virtual reality, and more!
This book not only looks forward to the technology of the future but also explores major technological advancements of the past that transformed how people lived—such as writing, the discovery of fire, the printing press, and the industrial revolution.
With engaging illustrations and infographics throughout, it also includes experiments and activities that any tech enthusiast can try at home!
Other titles in the Cool series include: Cool Science, Cool Astronomy, Cool Art, Cool Physics, Cool Maths, Cool Architecture, Cool Nature, Cool Coding, and Cool Engineering.
Series: Cool
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Cool Technology
Cool Technology is the next mega-jam-packed book in the Cool series, featuring fact-tastic technology timelines, information, and experiments! Explore the world of nanotechnology, gaming, future food, virtual reality, and more! This book not only looks forward to the technology of the future but also explores major technological advancements of the past that transformed how people lived—such as writing, the discovery...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781843655152
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 January 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pavilion Children's Books
Illustration: (Illustrated throughout)
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jem Venn
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 200.0mm
Height: 154.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Jenny Jacoby writes and edits books and magazines for children. Whether writing science activity books to inspiring profiles, puzzles, and quizzes, she is passionate about making information fun. Jenny lives in London, England, with her family. Jem Venn is a freelance illustrator based in London. She is a recent illustration graduate from Falmouth University.
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