History of Telecommunications

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title History of Telecommunications
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris Oxlade
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
ISBN/Barcode 9781484640395
ClassificationsDewey:621.38209
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Capstone Press
Imprint Capstone Press
Publication Date 1 August 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

Do you know that 200 years ago, the only way that one person could send a message to another person was by letter or messenger? It's hard to imagine now, with our smartphones and computers at our fingertips. From the invention of the telegraph in the 1830s all the way through to the wearable technology of the present day, this book charts the incredible history of telecommunications.

Author Biography

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.