Essential Atlas of Technology - Softcover

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Here is an attractively illustrated summary of human technology and its development, from ancient water wheels and primitive housing structures to today’s electronic instruments and modern office and apartment buildings. Summary explanations and cross section illustrations describe automobiles and internal combustion engines, diesel-powered trains, turbine engines, the development of aircraft, the evolution of maritime transportation from sailing vessels to hydroplanes and submarines, communications systems, photography, computer technology, lasers and their applications, robotics, and much more. Hundreds of color photos and illustrations combine with succinct descriptions make this a fine reference supplement for classrooms and libraries.

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