Innovations in Communication

by Cynthia O'Brien

Overview

Imagine a world where you had to write letters, mail them at the post office, and wait a week or two for a response. You might not realize that there was once a world without your favorite forms of instant communication. The way you keep in touch with the people around you is because of amazing inventions in communication throughout history! From braille to texting, this title explores the amazing inventors, scientists, and engineers who saw challenges in the way we communicate with each other, and overcame them! With a little inventive thinking, what might you create to help us connect freely with friends and family across boundaries?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778726838
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/26/2016
Series:	Problem Solved! Your Turn to Think Big Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Communication Changes: Inventions and Innovations 4

Read All About It!: The Printing Press 6

Communicating Without Sight: Shubham Banerjee 8

Going The Distance: Arsh Shah Dilbagi 10

Saying Hello: Sending Messages 12

Look! No Wires!: Life Saver Sophie Swingle 14

Type It Up!: Talking Type 16

Working Together: How Does It Work? Josua Nghaamwa 18

Cell Phones: Merry Christmas! 20

Polaroid Camera Brooke Martin 22

Information at Your Fingertips: Powerful Chip 24

Connecting the World: Facebook 26

Now, It's Your Turn!: Think Big! 28

Learning More 30

Glossary 31

Index 32