Cell Phones and Smartphones: A Graphic History

by Blake Hoena Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media

Overview

Cell phones allowed people to connect on the go, and smartphones have transformed the way we share information. From the earliest landlines to the minicomputers that link people across the world, discover the shifts in phone technology that shaped modern communication-and the people who made them happen. This graphic history also shows readers the big changes in design, size, and battery life that took place before mobile phones hit the center of popular culture.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"The graphic novel format and choice of high interest topics will keep these books in constant circulation."—School Library Journal

School Library Journal

11/01/2021

Gr 3–6—Titles focus on objects familiar to readers and trace their invention and updates over the years. Current students have never lived in a world without these items and may be amazed at the various iterations that led to the current forms. Images show bulky mobile phones from the 1980s, the simplistic graphics of early video games, and other historical details. Innovations such as the waffle tread on Nike shoes for improved traction reinforce the continuous nature of the design process. Discussion of celebrity endorsements introduces famous faces and ties the inventions to popular culture. Source notes as well as suggestions for other books and websites will lead readers to additional information on each topic. VERDICT The graphic novel format and choice of high interest topics will keep these books in constant circulation.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175038560
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Amazing Inventions
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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