#TECHNOLOGY

Have you ever wondered how the wheel was invented or who created the first video game? Do you understand how the internet works and why vaccines save lives? Are you aware that fossil fuels not only power cars and planes, but are also used to generate the electricity that powers almost everything else? Do you know about alternative energy sources and how they work? Would you like to know more about robotic surgery, vertical farming or gene therapy? Then this is the book for you!

About the Author: Marcus Johnson was born in South Africa. He has a degree inbiology from the University of Cape Town and worked for manyyears in academic publishing. He is now a freelance author andeditor, collaborating with magazines and book publishers to createscientifically up-to-date texts for both children and adult readers.About the illustrator: John Devolle was born in Birmingham and studied Fine Art atthe University of Westminster. After running an art gallery andworking as a graphic designer and art director, he now is a freelanceIllustrator, specialising in editorial and infographic work.