#TECHNOLOGY: From the Wheel to the Metaverse, The Story of Technology and How Things Work

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Marcus Johnson John Devolle

#TECHNOLOGY

From the Wheel to the Metaverse, The Story of Technology and How Things Work

Marcus Johnson, John Devolle

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English

NQ Publishers
01 April 2024

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Technology; Reference works (Children's&YA)

What is the Metaverse? What is the story of the wheel? Will computers ever be smarter than people? How is technology relevant to recycling and alternative energy? Superbly illustrated thematic spreads answer these questions and much more.

AGES: 8 plus

AUTHOR: Marcus Johnson was born in South Africa. He has a degree in biology from the University of Cape Town and worked for many years in academic publishing. He is now a freelance author and editor, collaborating with magazines and book publishers to create scientifically up-to-date texts for both children and adult readers.

John Devolle was born in Birmingham and studied Fine Art at the University of Westminster. After running an art gallery and working as a graphic designer and art director, he now is a freelance Illustrator, specialising in editorial and infographic work.

SELLING POINTS: .

Packed with fascinating facts on how things work .

Superb graphics add visual depth and pizzazz .

Clear and easy-to-understand information on a huge range of technology, from plastics to the car .

Ideal gift for budding technophiles

By: Marcus Johnson
Illustrated by: John Devolle
Imprint: NQ Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 330mm, Width: 270mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 850g
ISBN: 9781912944552
ISBN 10: 1912944553
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01 April 2024
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

About the Author: Marcus Johnson was born in South Africa. He has a degree in biology from the University of Cape Town and worked for many years in academic publishing. He is now a freelance author and editor, collaborating with magazines and book publishers to create scientifically up-to-date texts for both children and adult readers. About the illustrator: John Devolle was born in Birmingham and studied Fine Art at the University of Westminster. After running an art gallery and working as a graphic designer and art director, he now is a freelance Illustrator, specialising in editorial and infographic work.