Could a Robot Make My Dinner?: And other questions about Technology
Could a robot make my dinner? Why do we need rockets to go into space? Why don't cranes fall over? This book takes a fun look at technology by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about technology that readers will be sure to find captivating.
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Could a Robot Make My Dinner?: And other questions about Technology
Could a robot make my dinner? Why do we need rockets to go into space? Why don't cranes fall over? This book takes a fun look at technology by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about technology that readers will be sure to find captivating.
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Could a Robot Make My Dinner?: And other questions about Technology

Could a Robot Make My Dinner?: And other questions about Technology

by Kay Barnham
Could a Robot Make My Dinner?: And other questions about Technology

Could a Robot Make My Dinner?: And other questions about Technology

by Kay Barnham

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Could a robot make my dinner? Why do we need rockets to go into space? Why don't cranes fall over? This book takes a fun look at technology by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about technology that readers will be sure to find captivating.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781410952066
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 01/07/2013
Series: Questions You Never Thought You'd Ask
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 9.10(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: NC830L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Could a Robot Make My Dinner? 4

Why Do We Need Rockets to Get into Space? 6

Can a Computer Really Catch a Virus? 8

Do Remote Controls Work by Magic? 10

How Do the Stripes Get into Toothpaste? 12

Why Don't Cranes Fall Over? 14

Who Flies a Pilotless Airplane? 16

Is Time Travel Possible? 18

Why Do I Need Special Glasses to Watch 3D Movies? 20

How Do Astronauts Use a Toilet in Space? 22

Why Don't Boats Sink? 24

How Do I Measure a Mountain? 26

Why Do Night-Vision Goggles Make Everything Green? 28

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32

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