"21st-century science" is a buzz phrase in curriculum development, particularly at KS4/GCSE level. This series, which is also appropriate for KS3, looks at some of the new directions science is taking, at the interface between science and technology, and also discusses the social repercussions involved. Space covers everything from new types of re-usable space vehicle to the search for intelligent extra-terrestrial life. Telecommunications looks at the newest mobile phone technology, the Internet and many other aspects of electronic communications now and in the future. The books are illustrated with approximately 2 photographs per double-page spread plus artworks and diagrams.

 

This book is part of a book series called 21St Century Science .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 3. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Hachette Children's Group .

Robin Kerrod was an experienced author of children's information books and a winner of the COPUS science book prize. Robin Kerrod is a children's science and technology author of many years' standing. He has written dozens of books on space and runs tours to NASA in the USA. Simon Maddison is a writer and expert in the field of telecommunications. He has worked for the development divisions of major companies such as British Telecom and Nokia.