Parents always hope their children will acquire more scientific knowledge, but the path from pure science to technology is actually extremely long. What truly and directly changes our lives are the successive advancements in technology. Mr. Wu Jun's book A Technology History for Children helps teenagers build a solid foundation in scientific literacy, enabling them to view the world more holistically and integrate knowledge from various disciplines.
— Yu Minhong, Chairman of New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Every child should read a history of technology, as it is essentially the evolutionary history of human thought. How did we, step by step, transform from one species of mammal on this planet into its dominant force? This is a question we inevitably ask when looking back at the long river of history. By the way, at good universities, students in science and engineering often are required to take a course in the history of technology. Because it is general knowledge for deep thinkers.
— Zhang Quanling, Chairman of Shaonian Dedao (Youth Achievement)

I first got to know Mr. Wu Jun by listening to his lectures on The Information Transmission. Mr. Wu is an expert in information science and a masterful storyteller. He consistently uses perfectly apt metaphors, associations, and questions to captivate his audience. This series uses a richly illustrated approach to narrate the development of human technology from primitive society to the future. The text is concise yet not superficial; the content is profound yet not obscure. It covers knowledge in agriculture, industry, science, mathematics, and more. It is truly a rare find in children's literature. I suggest parents use this book as bedtime reading for their children, allowing them to unconsciously learn about the history of human technology and fall in love with science.
— Li Yongle, Teacher at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, Science Video Creator

I prefer the history of technology because, among all histories, it is more hardcore, more logical, and clearer. After reading A Technology History for Children, it feels like a lush tree of human technology has grown in my mind. The origins of people's work, life, and cultural characteristics today can all be found in this book.
— Brother Hunzi (Hunzi Ge), Founder of the WeChat Public Account "Hunzhi"

★ Dr. Wu Jun, the author, is an authoritative writer with global influence.
He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Tsinghua University and Johns Hopkins University (a globally top-tier research university). He formerly served as a principal designer of Google's search algorithms for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean and as Vice President of Tencent's search business. He is now an investor based in Silicon Valley.

★ The original work upon which this book is based won the "Wu Dayou Prize for Popular Science Books" and was shortlisted for "China Good Book"!
This book is a quality product validated by both the market and professional circles: it has long been a top-seller in the adolescent popular science category on Dangdang (China's largest online book retailer). It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 on Douban (a major Chinese review platform) with over 400,000 readers recommending it!

★ This book perfectly addresses a global educational focus: cultivating the next generation's core scientific literacy and critical thinking skills!
The book's design aligns highly with concepts emphasized in European and American education systems, such as "Inquiry-based Learning" and "Science Practices." It effectively helps young people build a lifelong framework for scientific thinking. For instance, in Science Lessons, 40 milestone stories completely recreate the entire scientific process, from posing questions and designing experiments to drawing conclusions.

★ A "Scientific Journey" guide that truly sparks curiosity!
From Archimedes in ancient Greece to modern scientists discovering the Higgs boson, this book seamlessly integrates mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and other disciplines through over 1,000 cross-disciplinary knowledge points and more than 300 vivid and interesting illustrations. It answers those fundamental questions that drive human progress: How do we measure the world? How do we discover unknown elements? How do we "listen" to the echoes of the universe? It helps young readers think like scientists and develop a grand, historical understanding of the technological world we inhabit.

★ "Science is not a collection of facts, but a way of understanding the world." This book is an excellent map to that way of understanding.

This series consists of 4 volumes:
"40 Great Science Adventures"
"A History of Technology"
"The Wonderful World of Math"
"The Language of Technology"

How have we managed to search through hundreds of thousands of years in search of our human ancestors?
Why can tree rings “recount” the evolution of the natural environment?
How did people communicate before the invention of paper?
Why is artificial intelligence a revolutionary force that can change the course of human history?
…

The answers to these questions lie behind the concept of information.
Dr. Wu Jun uses information as a guiding thread to open the door to key understandings in the age of artificial intelligence. From inscriptions on animal bones to telegraphs, from the invention of papermaking to large language models, 40 stories about knowledge help us clarify the essence, function, and development of information. In an easy-to-understand and engaging manner, he explains how information has transformed the world and shaped human civilization.

Today, information technology has already permeated every aspect of our lives, and artificial intelligence is leading us through a profound transformation. Whoever understands information will have the power to shape the future!

Dr. Wu Jun

An internationally renowned computer scientist, bestselling author, and Silicon Valley investor.

· Exceptional Educational Background: Graduated from China's top institution, Tsinghua University, and Johns Hopkins University (a world-leading research university), earning a PhD in Computer Science.

· Profound Industry Experience: Formerly a Senior Research Fellow at global tech giant Google, where he was a core designer of its Chinese, Japanese, and Korean search algorithms; later served as Vice President of search business at Chinese internet giant Tencent. Currently active in Silicon Valley in investment.

· An Outstanding Science Communicator: He is a recipient of the "Wenjin Book Award," one of China's most influential book prizes, and the "Wu Dayou Prize for Popular Science Books," a significant award in the Chinese-speaking world. His works excel at transforming complex topics in technology, history, and economics into accessible language, beloved by readers of all ages.

· An Advocate for Education: In addition to this series, he has authored several bestselling works including The Beauty of Mathematics, The Summit of Waves, and A Global History of Technology. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, continuously contributing to education and talent development.

Preface: Born in the Information Age
Lesson 1: Where Do We Come From?
Lesson 2: Where Is Information Hidden?
Lesson 3: The Invention of Numbers, Writing Systems, and Alphabets
Lesson 4: Deciphering Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Lesson 5: Writing Tools of Ancient Civilizations
Lesson 6: Early Forms of Long-Distance Communication
Lesson 7: The Oldest Methods of Encryption
Lesson 8: The Rise of Semiotics and the Deciphering of Cuneiform
Lesson 9: The Invention of Paper That Changed the World
Lesson 10: The Spark of Civilization and the Flourishing of Science
Lesson 11: Block Printing and Movable-Type Printing
Lesson 12: The Storm Triggered by a Book
Lesson 13: Processing Information: From Abacuses to Pascal’s Calculators
Lesson 14: The Diverse Number Systems
Lesson 15: The Unfinished Analytical Engine
Lesson 16: The Mathematical Foundation of Computers: Boolean Algebra
Lesson 17: Morse and the Telegraph
Lesson 18: Newspapers and Journalism
Lesson 19: Undersea Cables Crossing the Atlantic
Lesson 20: The Acoustician from a Deaf Family
Lesson 21: “From Existence to Non-Existence”: Radio
Lesson 22: “clairvoyance”: Radar
Lesson 23: Information Weapons and the Transformation of War
Lesson 24: Deciphering Intelligence: China’s Black Rooms
Lesson 25: Shannon and Switching Circuits
Lesson 26: Turing and the Turing Machine
Lesson 27: and Computers
Lesson 28: The First Electronic Computer
Lesson 29: The Groundbreaking Theory of Information Theory
Lesson 30: The Laws of Information Science
Lesson 31: Human Genetic Information: DNA
Lesson 32: Mobile Phones and Mobile Communication
Lesson 33: The “Eight Traitors” and Silicon Valley
Lesson 34: The Invention of Integrated Circuits
Lesson 35: Moore’s Law
Lesson 36: Computers “Entering Ordinary People’s Homes”
Lesson 37: “As Fast as Light”: Optical Fiber Communication
Lesson 38: The Internet and Search Engines
Lesson 39: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Lesson 40: Is Quantum Communication the Future?