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The way things work Cover Image Book

The way things work / David Macaulay.

Macaulay, David, (author.).

Summary:

Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines including a lawn sprinkler, pneumatic drill, electric guitar, and a smoke detector.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0395428572
  • ISBN: 0590429892
  • Physical Description: 384 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
  • Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1988.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The mechanics of movement -- Harnessing the elements -- Working with waves -- Electricity and automation.
Target Audience Note:
1180L Lexile
Awards Note:
Boston Globe/Horn Book Non-fiction Award Winner, 1989.
Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books (Junior Prize), 1989.

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Subject: Technology.
Technology > Juvenile literature.

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