The Way Things Work by David Macaulay

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The Way Things Work by David Macaulay

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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.

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The Way Things Work by David Macaulay

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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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.
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ISBN 13 9781405302388
ISBN 10 1405302380
Title The Way Things Work
Author David Macaulay
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Binding type Paperback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 2004-05-06
Number of pages 396
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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