Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

Author:   Tom Jackson ,  Tom Jackson
Publisher:   Kingfisher
ISBN:  

9780753473115


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   10 January 2017
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 10 years
Format:   Paperback
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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? Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic -- it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science.

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Author:   Tom Jackson ,  Tom Jackson
Publisher:   Kingfisher
Imprint:   Kingfisher
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 17.50cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9780753473115


ISBN 10:   0753473119
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   10 January 2017
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 10 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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This addition to the long-running Basher Science series introduces concepts in engineering, visually represented by chunky, anime-style figures. Divided into seven color-coded categories, the book introduces members of the Mechanical Mob (which include Ramp, Lever, and Pump), Design Dynamos such as Ergonomics and Artificial Intelligence ( I'm still relatively young, and my first real job is to suggest products and ads you might like on the Internet ), and dozens of other tangible and intangible concepts, structures, and devices. The upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art create an inviting way for children to learn about the breadth of what engineering can mean. Ages 10-14.(Jan.) -- Publishers Weekly


This addition to the long-running Basher Science series introduces concepts in engineering, visually represented by chunky, anime-style figures. Divided into seven color-coded categories, the book introduces members of the Mechanical Mob (which include Ramp, Lever, and Pump), Design Dynamos such as Ergonomics and Artificial Intelligence ( I'm still relatively young, and my first real job is to suggest products and ads you might like on the Internet ), and dozens of other tangible and intangible concepts, structures, and devices. The upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art create an inviting way for children to learn about the breadth of what engineering can mean. Ages 10-14.<i>(Jan.) -- </i><i>Publishers Weekly</i>


This addition to the long-running Basher Science series introduces concepts in engineering, visually represented by chunky, anime-style figures. Divided into seven color-coded categories, the book introduces members of the Mechanical Mob (which include Ramp, Lever, and Pump), Design Dynamos such as Ergonomics and Artificial Intelligence ( I'm still relatively young, and my first real job is to suggest products and ads you might like on the Internet ), and dozens of other tangible and intangible concepts, structures, and devices. The upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art create an inviting way for children to learn about the breadth of what engineering can mean. Ages 10-14.(Jan.) -- Publishers Weekly


Author Information

Tom 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 best-selling DK series Eyewitness Science, including Computer and Science. His other titles include How to Build a Human Body (Scholastic, 2013) and his recent book on the history, science, and technology behind refrigerators, Chilled (Bloomsbury, 2015). Tom lives in Bristol, England. Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally best-selling books for children, including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series which has sold over 2.5 million copies around the world.

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