Technology for Curious Kids : An Illustrated Introduction to Simple and Complex Machines, World-changing Inventions ? and More!

Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne brings you a wide-ranging, vibrantly illustrated guide to the technologies and inventions that have shaped our everyday lives and forge our future.

From the invention of the wheel to the exploration of space, discover the radical ways in which technological advances have transformed our world. Young readers can learn more about everyday gadgets, electricity, vehicles, and the world of computers-and where technology could take us in the future, too. These big ideas pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic text..

Topics include:
• Artificial intelligence
• Transportation and travel
• Robots and drones
• Sci-fi technology

Supporting STEM learning, this illustrated introduction to technology is perfect for readers aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Anna Claybourne is an award-winning science writer, and has written many books for Usborne Publishing, A&C Black and Franklin Watts. She writes mainly non-fiction, covering topics such as science, art, wildlife and fashion, but has also published books about Shakespeare, myths and legends and retellings of literary classics. She is based in Edinburgh.

Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator and comic author specializing in illustrated maps, sketchbooks, comics, and music. Nik regularly contributes to publications worldwide, such as Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Arte Magazin. He lives and works in Berlin.