Imagining the Future: Invisibility, Immortality and 40 Other Incredible Ideas by

Description: Imagining the Future by Simon Torok, Paul Holper Age 9-13 Flying through time and flying in cars. Living underwater and living forever. Robot servants. 3D-printedfood. Wouldnt it be amazing if science fiction became science fact? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Age 9-13Flying through time and flying in cars. Living underwater and living forever. Robot servants. 3D-printed food. Wouldnt it be amazing if science fiction became science fact?Were living in a rapidly changing world. Hardly a week passes without an exciting technological breakthrough. Get prepared for the fantastic future with this guide to the unbelievable and incredible inventions just over the horizon.Invisibility, instant transportation, holograms and lots of gadgets were once the dreams of science fiction ... now they might become science fact! Imagining the Future is the first step in arriving there. If you can dream it, perhaps one day you can invent it. Author Biography Paul Holper worked for CSIRO in the environmental research field for over 25 years, in senior communication and research management roles. He managed the Australian Climate Change Science Program, was convenor of the high-profile Australian climate change science "Greenhouse" conference series, and was Communication Manager for Atmospheric Research. Paul has an Honors degree in chemistry and qualifications in science communication and education. Simon Torok has worked in communication for more than 20 years, including as Communication Manager for CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, as a climate change communicator at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research in England, and as editor of two science magazines for young people. Simon has a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication from the Australian National University, and completed a PhD in climate change science at the University of Melbourne. Table of Contents Foreword Are you ready for the future? Being transparent Eternity Sky-highway Faster food Lending a metal hand Holovision A ladder to space Backseat driver Whats on your mind? Computer-cranium connection Chatting to chimps Take a trip through time Dont forget your medicine Hard to crack Supervision contact lenses What weather would you want? Cool world Designer babies Colonising Mars Back from the dead Hot 2-methyl-3-furanthiol and chips Around the world in 80 mins Destroying dirt Space tourist Living the dream – underwater Take off Scientists hot on the trail of a cold cure Two places at once Energy-collecting skis and skateboards Speaking in many tongues On and on and on and on Cashless community Caterpillar shoes Bigger, better brain Flying windmills Losing sleep Find your secret sporting talent Climate of change Print your parts, personalise your pills Solar blast Sounds of silence That face rings a bell Inventing the future Imagining your future Long Description Age 9-13 Flying through time and flying in cars. Living underwater and living forever. Robot servants. 3D-printed food. Wouldnt it be amazing if science fiction became science fact? Were living in a rapidly changing world. Hardly a week passes without an exciting technological breakthrough. Get prepared for the fantastic future with this guide to the unbelievable and incredible inventions just over the horizon. Invisibility, instant transportation, holograms and lots of gadgets were once the dreams of science fiction ... now they might become science fact! Imagining the Future is the first step in arriving there. If you can dream it, perhaps one day you can invent it. Details ISBN1486302726 Author Paul Holper Publisher CSIRO Publishing Year 2016 ISBN-10 1486302726 ISBN-13 9781486302727 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-06-01 Imprint CSIRO Publishing Subtitle Invisibility, Immortality and 40 Other Incredible Ideas Place of Publication Melbourne Country of Publication Australia Birth 1957 Short Title IMAGINING THE FUTURE Language English Media Book DEWEY 609 Audience Age 9-15 Pages 144 UK Release Date 2016-06-01 NZ Release Date 2016-06-01 Illustrations illustrations Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2016-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137252528;

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