Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the personal computer's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography |Index |Infographics |Informative sidebars |Primary-source text Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Glossary of key words The Spark of Invention series provides readers with an inside look at some of the items we use every day. From the Internet and the cell phone to the hybrid car and the skateboard, readers will discover what prompted the invention, the science, designing, and testing that went into it, as well the lasting impact it has had on society. Full-color photographs, illustrations and infographics, and fact-filled captions will captivate young readers. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
