Robots, Chips and Techno Stuff (Science Sorted)

A whirlwind tour of modern technology with none of the boring bitsWhat's inside a laptop? How can you stuff 1,000 CDs into an mp3 player? Who built the Internet? How smart is the world's smartest robot? How do smartphones and TV remote controls work? The answers to these and other questions about technology can be found in this funny and fascinating book. Packed to capacity with megabytes of information, this book explores everything from the first simple engines to the latest gadgets, computers, and networks. It includes quizzes, puzzles, and activities.