to read about the contributors who helped create these technologies and how their discoveries have evolved over time. Inventors are developing tooth implants that pick up vibrations from cell phone calls and transfer them to the inner ear. The tooth implant would allow a person to receive a call discreetly, or without others knowing.  (less)

important technology. Follow the camera's evolution from the discovery in ancient China that an image could be created from light traveling through a pinhole, to modern day digital cameras, camera phones, and web cams. Topics include- the first cameras and the birth of photography- the marketing industry and big players- advances in film, lenses, flashes and color- famous photographers  (less)

explaining the growing versatility of cell phones, and considering airplane designs of the future. Each title also touches on key inventors and inventions over the years.  (less)

explaining the growing versatility of cell phones, and considering airplane designs of the future. Each title also touches on key inventors and inventions over the years.  (less)

to high-tech robotics. His discoveries gave mankind the television. And his dream of wireless communication came to pass in both the radio and eventually the cell phone. Yet his story remains widely unknown. History buffs, science enthusiasts, backyard inventors, and anyone who has ever dared to dream big will find the life of Nikola Tesla, written in his own words, engaging, informative, and humorous in its eccentricity.  (less)

from a rock he tossed in a lake;brAlexander Graham Bell, who made his famous call - Mr. Watson, come here! I want you! - because he had spilled acid onto his trousers;brWilliam Stephenson, inventor of the wirephoto, who was a spy during the Second World War.brFrom newsprint to fiber optics, discover ten great inventions in this fascinating book, and a great resource for science projects and science fairs:br- Make your own paperbr- Create your own halftone imagebr- Make your own pinhole camerabr- Make a telegraphbr- Use Morse codebr- Make a light fountainThe book is easy to read and understand, contains a great deal of material for research, and is a good resource for doing science projects on communications.br-School Library JournalbrTeachers will find it a treasure trove of cool factoids and wacko experiments.br-Hamilton SpectatorbrBleeps will be useful in the classroom, where its human interest stories and revelations of Canadian inventiveness may open doors to understanding for the science-resistant.br-Michele LandsbergbrThe authors do an outstanding job of increasing our awareness of Canadian Inventors...Well done Tundra, for producing books which challenge young Canadians to read and even dream.br-Guelph Mercury  (less)

discover themselves to be rooted in Celtic Ancestry and with Web-like speed they fall instantaneously in love. They unite only in the electronic word and agree not to exchange photos nor phone calls. The novel follows their email letters, their hopes for a greater human dignity, their desire to save our planet from its own environmental destruction and their ultimate goal to meet face to face on St. Valentine's Day and achieve these dreams.  (less)

ensure that a laptop, briefcase, PDA, or cell phone will keep from sliding while the vehicle is in motion. Features a pull-out writing surface which provides a convenient area for doing paperwork and writing. Additional storage compartments hold small supplies such as pens, maps, etc. Super Auto Exec Grip Master includes a power inventor: allows you to plug in and power external devices.  (less)

drives. Each disc holds up to 4.7GB of music, video or other data and records at speeds up to 16x. With DVD-R media, just one disc type is suitable for both video and data recordings. Philips DVD-R video and data recording media plays on existing and future DVD video and DVD-ROM players, and is suitable for video recordings in the MPEG2 format (two hours on a disc).For the highest archival quality and longest life optical storage, use Philips, a key inventor of CD and DVD. You can burn a complete DVD in only 5 minutes. Reliable qualified media ensures your data will be preserved.  (less)