About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child's screen time sparks a deeper question: 'How does it actually work?'. This Usborne classic demystifies the television, breaking down the science and history behind the box in the living room. It explains everything from cathode ray tubes and pixels to how shows are filmed and broadcast across the world via satellite. By tapping into a child's natural curiosity, it transforms a passive activity into an engaging exploration of STEM and history. For the 8 to 12-year-old who loves to know how things work, this book is a perfect, visually-rich answer that builds vocabulary and encourages a critical understanding of technology.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular, scientific text. It contains no sensitive topics and focuses entirely on the mechanics and history of the subject.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 9 to 11-year-old who is constantly asking 'how' and 'why'. This is the child who is fascinated by mechanics, electronics, and media. They might be interested in building things, coding, or even starting their own YouTube channel. This book serves their need to deconstruct and understand the systems that make up their world.
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