Hidden systems :
by Nott, Dan
Edition statement:First edition. Published by : Random House Graphic (New York ) Physical details: 262 pages chiefly color illustrations, maps ; 23 cm ISBN:9781984896049; 9780593125366; 9781984896056.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| j 500 - 599 | j509 Not (Browse shelf) | Available | In Memory of : Robert "Bob" Scheafer | 115085 |
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| j508.79 Wis The natural environment of the Southwest | j509 Hak Aristotle leads the way / | j509 Hak Newton at the center / | j509 Not Hidden systems : | j509 Ste Scientific Explorers | j509.2 New The life of Louis Pasteur. | j510 Ama Amazing visual math. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-262).
Introduction: What is a hidden system? -- Lines of light: How do we picture the internet, and what is it actually? -- Power grid: How do we power our world with electricity? -- Waterworks: Where is our place in Earth's most important system? -- Conclusion: What are the futures we can imagine? -- Sketchbook.
"What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented? For every utility people use each day, there's a hidden history below the surface - a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past - and how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way people use it today. Full of art, maps, and diagrams, Hidden Systems is a thoughtful, humorous exploration of the history of science, and what needs to be done now to change the future."--
Ages: 12-17. Random House Graphic.
Grades: 7-12. Random House Graphic.
Reader Level: 5 (Blue)
Lexile Number: 1320L
Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, 2024 (Honor)
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2024 (Selection)
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