What's Technology?
The Who, Where, Why and How!
Will be published approx. on 1. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-913918-69-9 (ISBN)
Description
Fact-filled non-fiction that uncovers the who, where, why and how of historical technological inventions. From the magic of making music to lightbulb moments and tiny technology, discover the people and places behind 13 major technological breakthroughs that changed the world. You'll read about what motivated them, why they did what they did, when they did it ... and with whom! There is a glossary at the back of the book plus a 'take it further' activity on each page. Discover the human side of STEM!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Kingston-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 8 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 7 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
160 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913918-69-9 (9781913918699)
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Persons
Frances Durkin is a historian, writer and mum who grew up in a large, history-loving family. A regular contributor to Aquila magazine on all sorts of historical and STEM subjects for children and co-creator of the Histronauts, Frances runs workshops at museums and bookshops and has written for the Tate. Frances lives in Buckinghamshire, UK, with her young family. Born in York when fast trains were yellow and blue, The Boy Fitz Hammond now lives in Edinburgh. He has worked with various clients including Oxfam, Shelter, BBC, Honda, Microsoft and the Barclays Premier League. His illustrations have also been used by many editorial, educational and publishing clients across a diverse range of titles. A fan of the digital watch, The Boy Fitz Hammond was once interviewed by Keith Chegwin live on Saturday Superstore. The Boy Fitz Hammond has recently been shortlisted for the British Book Awards - Children's Non Fiction Book of the Year for his illustrations in on A Better Day: Your Positive Mental Health Handbook by Alex George.