The Terrific Tale of Television Technology: Max Axiom STEM Adventures

STEM Adventures

by Tammy Enz, Joe St. Pierre (Illustrator), Akbar Sayeed (Consultant Editor)

"In graphic novel format, follow Max Axiom as he explains how television technology works"--Provided by publisher.

Genres: Science, Graphic Novels, Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2013

Reviews

[wildct2003 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic information; illustrations not well defined

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

As he often does, the savvy scientist Max Axiom, takes advantage of a televised football game to which his friends are glued to explain the inner workings of television and how those images and sounds are transmitted to the home. After describing the camera recordings that capture the game, he explains how radio waves allow TV technology to exist. One of the last pieces of technology he discusses is a remote control device, something with which most readers will be familiar although they are not likely to know that it relies on the electromagnetic spectrum to function. Additionally, he explains how satellite and cable TV work. but none of the radio waves or digital signals would have much use without the human brain. The colorful cartoon panels that tell Max's story and allow him to share his knowledge with readers are appealing, and show the practical side to technology.