The Way Things Work Now

by David Macaulay (Author) , Neil Ardley (Author)
ISBN: 9780241227930
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Weight: 1862g
Dimensions: 286 x 223 (mm)
Description:
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.