Could a robot make my dinner? : and other questions about technology / Kay Barnham.
Título:
Could a robot make my dinner? : and other questions about technology / Kay Barnham.
ISBN:
9781410955333
Autor personal:
Información de publicación:
Chicago, Illinois : Raintree, [2014]
Descripción física:
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Nota general:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contenido:
Could a robot make my dinner? -- Why do we need rockets to get into space? -- Can a computer really catch a virus? -- Do remote controls work by magic? -- How do the stripes get into toothpaste? -- Why don't cranes fall over? -- Who flies a pilotless airplane? -- Is time travel possible? -- Why do I need special glasses to watch 3D movies? -- How do astronauts go to the toilet in space? -- Why don't boats sink? -- How do I measure a mountain? -- Why do night-vision goggles make everything green?
Síntesis:
Uses a question-and-answer format to explore various topics pertaining to modern technology in order to demonstrate to readers how various devices work. Outlines their importance to everyday life and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Información del programa:
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS LG 4.3 0.5 159575.
Reading Counts RC 4.4 3.0 75950.
DAK_SUBJECT_TERM_DISPLAY:
DAK_SUBJECT_TERM:
Acceso electrónico:
Mackin Educational Resources Click here to open
DAK_521_GRADE:
1-3.
DAK_521_LEXILE:
NC 830 Lexile.
DAK_521_READING:
4.3.
Disponibilidad:
~0
