Bibliograph

Technology myths, busted!, by Angie Smibert

Type

Label

Technology myths, busted!, by Angie Smibert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Technology myths, busted!

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

941139023

Responsibility statement

by Angie Smibert

Series statement

Science myths, busted!

Summary

"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about technology. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The World Wide Web and the Internet are the same thing -- The QWERTY keyboard kept keys from jamming -- Apple computers cannot get viruses -- Ordinary magnets erase hard drives -- Batteries should be empty before being recharged -- Cell phones can be tracked when they are turned off -- Private browsing is private -- Using a cell phone at a gas pump will cause an explosion -- Your online activity can be tracked instantly -- Password-protected Wi-Fi is safe -- Hybrid cars are greener to manufacture than regular cars -- Google can find everything on the Web -- Fact sheet

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator