The Way Things Work Now

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Get to grips with how things work inside hundreds of machines with this extraordinary book that explains the science behind technologies and inventions.

In this extensive encyclopedia packed full of simple science for kids, David Macaulay’s beautiful illustrations show the inner workings of each machine from clocks and watches, to jet engines and the internet. From the basic lever to the modern microprocessor, this bestseller has been completely updated with the latest technologies, and explains every machine you’ve ever wanted to understand, and some you’ve probably never thought about.

With David Macaulay’s inspired illustrations and humorous approach, The Way Things Work makes even the most complex technology fun, fascinating, and accessible for children of all ages.

ISBN: 9780241227930

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From the simple lever to the modern microprocessor, this volume has been completely updated with the latest technologies and explains every machine you’ve ever wanted to understand, and some you’ve probably never thought about.

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Weight1.862 kg
Dimensions28.6 × 22.3 × 3.3 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

400

Language

English

Edition

Revised Edition

Dewey

600 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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