Invention and technology. Power and energy
2014
eBook
Abstract: This "Facts At Your Fingertips" book looks at how mankind has developed energy sources from ancient through modern times. The categories of making machines, heat and light, the drive for power, harnessing electricity, and powering the future present the information in a logical time line format.
Main title:
Invention and technology. Power and energy / edited by Tom Jackson.
Author:
Jackson, Tom, 1972-, editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Tucson [Arizona] : Brown Bear Books, [2012]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2014.
Collation:
1 online resource (10 entries) : 54 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color)
Contents:
Making Machines -- Heat and Light -- The Drive for Power -- Harnessing Electricity -- Powering the Future -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Further Resources.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781936333394 (library binding)9781784029524 (electronic)
Dewey class:
621.042
LC class:
TJ163.95
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
502069
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