A Field Guide to Roadside Technology
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556526091 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Good but somewhat disappointing pictures" according to David M. Williams. A fun book and I'm glad I bought it but the pictures are small black & whites printed in a fairly low resolution, so you probably need some idea of what you're looking at to begin with. The book is aimed at young people, with references to careers related to the items shown. I especially liked the descriptions of things found on utility poles.. R. Robinson said For the inquiring mind only. There aren't too many books on the subject. Actually it's the only book I find on roadside infrastructure. Since there isn't anything to compare it to I must give it at least a For the inquiring mind only R. Robinson There aren't too many books on the subject. Actually it's the only book I find on roadside infrastructure. Since there isn't anything to compare it to I must give it at least a 4 star rating. If your reading these reviews a and previewing the book then you to are interested in the subject. Buy the book. You will get several "did not known" out of it.There are several things I have issue with the book over. One is the photos not localizing its subject well enough. Another is why the author didn't list what t. star rating. If your reading these reviews a and previewing the book then you to are interested in the subject. Buy the book. You will get several "did not known" out of it.There are several things I have issue with the book over. One is the photos not localizing its subject well enough. Another is why the author didn't list what t. Justin Fahmie said A fair book. Lacks detail and color photos. This is a decent book, but it lacks thorough explanations and only has few black and white photos. Much better books are out there.
With helpful sidebars describing related technical issues such as why stoplights are constructed with the red light on top, this handbook for curious readers provides carefully detailed descriptions and the history behind many of the devices that roadside travelers take for granted.. Devices are grouped according to their habitats—along highways and roads, atop buildings, near airports, and on utility towers. More than 150 different roadside technologies are covered, and each detailed entry describes what the device does, how it works, and also includes a photograph for easy identification. This fascinating handbook answers the questions of anyone who has ever wondered about the many strange devices found along the roadside, from utility poles to satellite dishes
. From School Library Journal Adult/High School–For those travelers who have ever wondered what certain poles, signs, wires, markings, pipes, and other devices that line our streets, highways, and interstates are called and what functions they serve, this is the perfect book. All rights reserved. A small black-and-white photo of each device is included. The text is sufficiently detailed without being overly technical, and the information is often of that Wow, I never knew that variety. It is fun, informative, and easy to use.–Robert Saunderson, Berkeley Public Library, CACopyrigh