Technology: A Byte-Sized World!

Basher Science

by Dan Green

Uses cartoon-style characters to explain the concepts behind everyday technology, discussing gears, televisions, ceramics, microchips, wireless communication, and generators.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens, Reference

128 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 2012

About the author

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Dan Green spent his first four years in Africa, until his family swapped the African sun for Welsh rain. He grew up an English-American hybrid in the heart of Wales and then went to Cambridge University to study geology. After college, he shipped out to Italy to chase a dream of rock 'n' roll stardom, wound up in Venezuela, where he became editor of the English language newspaper and survived a coup d'etat and most recently rode his motorbike across Europe to Morocco. Dan is the "voice of Basher" - the best-selling children's science series created by the graphic artist Basher (basherbooks.com/usa/home.html). He has also written humor books, comic strips for Horrible Histories and Horrible Science, and is the author of the Footprint Venezuela Handbook.

Visit his website and find out what he is up to:
www.dangreenbooks.com

Reviews

[Logan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a fun way to learn about technology. It is not fiction but more like a text book for kids. It is full of word puns- just like in the title. The author uses comical diagrams to explain complicated science so that it seems simple. This is a good read if you like learning about science and technology in a silly way.

[Ng Man Lok Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story talks about new inventions that might work and become very useful no matter in our lifes, health . It is very interesting and the inventions are very creative and innovative.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

With their quirky illustrations, and the easily-digestible bits of interesting information, these books are winners. My son has been reading them since second grade, and always wants any new ones.

[Shilo Quetchenbach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable and had some good info. Kiddo enjoyed it as a bedtime story.

[Jennifer Heise · Rating 5 out of 5]

My six year old adores the Basher books (starting from the Basher Rocks and Minerals card set), and adores technology, so when we were looking for something for him to read, I seized on this.

Woe betide me: not only has he plowed through the whole thing himself and makes references to rack-and-pinion and generators and nuclear energy, but this is the only book he wants for bedtime stories.

His reading skills are somewhat eclectic, so I would suggest it's probably more on a 2nd-3rd grade level; Scholastic says it's a 6th grade level.

The different kinds of technology covered here are varied, and mostly are concepts that you will run across in conversation rather than some grand unified structure of technology-- starting with simple machines, but including materials, power sources, and high tech concepts. A fun read for a technologically inclined youngster. However, it's not a hands-on book for young makers-- look for something like Howtoons for that.

[William V · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provides an incredibly vibrant and accessible introduction to the vast and often complex world of technology, transforming intimidating concepts into digestible characters. The signature personification of various technological components, from bytes to circuits, makes learning about how modern devices work surprisingly engaging and memorable, especially for visual learners. While brilliant at sparking initial interest and offering a foundational understanding, its simplified approach means it provides a broad overview rather than delving into the intricate engineering details, historical development, or rapid evolution of advanced technologies. Despite its introductory scope, it's a fantastic and entertaining resource for anyone seeking a clear and engaging first look at the fundamental building blocks of our digital world.

[Charlie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmm. I only read this for a magazine review. I didn't enjoy it much, as its not the subject I like or that I'm interested in much. For someone who is, it's brilliant though.

[Awesome · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guys how do you read the book I added it but it won't let me read it

[Supreme Coffee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, Basher went and did it again.