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OverviewThe latest in the Basher universe looks at the machines and buildings in our everyday world, and discovers how they are made and work. How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom Jackson , Simon Basher , Simon BasherPublisher: Pan Macmillan Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd Edition: Main Market Ed. - UK Edition Volume: 4 Dimensions: Width: 17.70cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 17.70cm Weight: 0.290kg ISBN: 9780753439906ISBN 10: 0753439905 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 12 January 2017 Recommended Age: From 7 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art create an inviting way for children to learn about the breadth of what engineering can mean. -- Publishers Weekly * Publishers Weekly * The upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art create an inviting way for children to learn about the breadth of what engineering can mean. -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly The upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art create an inviting way for children to learn about the breadth of what engineering can mean. -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly Author InformationTom Jackson is a highly experienced science writer and editor who has written books for Dorling Kindersley, Scholastic, National Geographic and Hachette. He has written five titles in the bestselling Eyewitness Science, including Computer and Science. His other titles include How to Build a Human Body and his book on the history, science and technology behind refrigerators, Chilled. Tom lives in Bristol. Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally bestselling books for children, including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series which has sold over 2.5 million copies around the world. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |