{"product_id":"9781984896049","title":"Hidden Systems","description":"\u003cb\u003eWe use water, electricity, and the internet every day--but how do they actually work? And what’s the plan to keep them running for years to come? This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were developed to how they are implemented in our world today and how they will be used in the future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor every utility we use each day, there’s a hidden history--a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past--and reveals how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way people use it today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of art, maps, and diagrams, \u003ci\u003eHidden Systems\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful, humorous exploration of the history of science and what needs to be done now to change the future.","brand":"Dan Nott","offers":[{"title":"Random House Children's Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2023-03-14","offer_id":44150918349055,"sku":"9781984896049","price":24.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/products\/BNCImageAPI_25650776-d3da-4ba6-b7ec-17250f5d5fa7.jpg?v=1671084092","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781984896049","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}