Publisher Description

Touch screens have transformed our modern lives, allowing us to control equipment and communicate with each other through smart devices - all at the touch of a button. Discover how touch screens began as scientific resources, how they were changed into the fun and practical gadgets we use today and what the future of these adaptable and inventive devices could be. High-Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working.

Author Biography

Leon Gray is a highly experienced children's book author who has written titles on many subjects, from science and geography to world issues. Before becoming an author, he worked in book publishing in London. Leon now lives in Scotland and is married with three children.

Table of Contents

• 1: Chapter 1: What is a touch screen?
• 2: Chapter 2: Touch screens through time
• 3: Chapter 3: Touch screen interaction
• 4: Chapter 4: Touch screens in action
• 5: Chapter 5: Future of touch screens

Review

There is plenty of detail in the text, enough to satisfy any enquirer, and the excellent illustrative material supports this * Parents In Touch *

Long Description

Touch screens have transformed our modern lives, allowing us to control equipment and communicate with each other through smart devices - all at the touch of a button. Discover how touch screens began as scientific resources, how they were changed into the fun and practical gadgets we use today and what the future of these adaptable and inventive devices could be. High-Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working.

Review Quote

There is plenty of detail in the text, enough to satisfy any enquirer, and the excellent illustrative material supports this

Promotional "Headline"

Aimed at children aged 9+, this book helps children to find out more about how touchscreens works and how high-tech science has changed our world!

Description for Sales People

How Does it Work?:...an in-depth look at the technology with clear explanation about how it functions.

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