Bibliograph

Hidden systems, water, electricity, the internet, and the secrets behind the systems we use every day, Dan Nott

Type

Label

Hidden systems, water, electricity, the internet, and the secrets behind the systems we use every day, Dan Nott

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-262)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 10 and up, Random House Graphic

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hidden systems

Nature of contents

comics graphic novelsbibliography

Oclc number

1346147078

Responsibility statement

Dan Nott

Sub title

water, electricity, the internet, and the secrets behind the systems we use every day

Summary

"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"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

juvenile

Creator