The Way Things Work
2nd Edition
Published on 6. May 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
396 pages
978-1-4053-0238-8 (ISBN)
Description
What really makes the things around us tick? Did you know that the principle behind the zip fastener also governed the building of the pyramids? Or that the dentist's drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? The inner workings of hundreds of machines and devices are explained in this fun, colourful and unique look at technology through time.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1462 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4053-0238-8 (9781405302388)
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Persons
David Macaulay's book 'The Way Things Work', first published in 1998, had huge success winning numerous awards including The Times Education Senior Supplement Senior Information Book Award. Born in the UK. David now lives in Boston.