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Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day
CCBC Review:
How does clean water simply come out of the tap? What are those things up on cell phone towers? If the internet is in the cloud, why do we need big server farms? This fascinating graphic novel primer details how the systems that deliver water, electricity, and the Internet work, including how each came to be, and what they might look like in the future. Notable for exploring its complex subject matter with remarkable clarity, the explanations unfold in a skillful narrative and line drawings rendered in a limited, cool palette that help it feel light and accessible. Encompassing history, science, technology, and ecology, a recurring theme across the three subjects is the impact of humans manipulating nature. For example, California’s Central Valley water network was an engineering feat, but also created economic tensions related to subsidies and corporate farming. Issues related to resource use, abuse, ownership, and climate change are woven throughout. This unintimidating volume is ideal for readers who are curious about how the world works, as well as those interested in environmental issues. ©2023 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 12 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Graphic Novel
Subjects:
Environmental Challenges
Science Fiction
Technology and Engineering
Publishers:
Random House, RH Graphic
Publish Year: 2023
Pages: 262
ISBN: 9780593125366
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 509 Nott
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