Technology Timelines
Telephones and Mobiles
(Author) Tom JacksonHISTORY & THE PAST: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). From early forms of communication, such as the telegraph, and morse code to today's super-fast communications through the internet, trace the evolution of technology's developments in all things telephone-related. A host of communication devices and telephones technologies, such as how wires are used and why vibrations are important, to wireless mobile phones and sending digital images and sounds via smartphones, show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make telephones such an important part of human history. This book also dissects some of the major developments in each era, to give a rounded picture of these amazing machines. Ages 9+
Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson is a prolific writer known for his engaging storytelling and vivid characters. His most notable works include "The Postman Always Rings Twice" and "Mildred Pierce," both of which have been adapted into successful films. Jackson's writing style is characterized by its gritty realism and exploration of moral ambiguity. Through his works, he has made significant contributions to the crime fiction genre, influencing generations of writers to come. "The Postman Always Rings Twice" remains his most famous work, a classic of noir fiction that continues to captivate readers with its dark themes and complex characters.
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