Technologies

Technology by Roger Bridgman London ; New York: Dorling Kindersley, c2000

 Call Number: 600 BRI

**__Summary/Description__:** This book describes many different types of technologies, ranging from 1000 B.C to today. This book explains many different types of technologies, inventions, and materials used to construct different items. The book gives explanations on different ways of using technology as well as gives examples of everyday things we might know that use this type of technology. Also in the book are many different examples of materials used to construct various things, such as metal,wood, plastics, and different composite materials.

__**Beyond the Book**__: Go beyond the book by exploring these recommended web resources:
 * [|Computer Timeline] - This gives the history of computers, as well as helps us see how far technology has come and how quickly it grows.
 * [|Ancient Technologies] - This website shows different examples of ancient technologies and methods used in the ancient times, and compares some of them to modern technologies as well.
 * [|Photographic Dictionary] - List of different types of metals and what they can be used for.
 * [|10 Inventions that Changed the World] - This slideshow shows how far technology has advanced, and how some inventions wouldn't have been around if it weren't for another.
 * [|What is Mass Production?] - This website explains what mass production is and how it works. This explains ways mass production is completed and how it has impacted the world of labor.
 * [|Futuristic Inventions] - This website gives ten inventions that are coming up that will change technology forever- a stepping-stone into the future. With these new inventions it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for science and technology, even if some of these items aren't quite as popular.