How Machines Work by David Macaulay

How Machines Work by David Macaulay

Winner of The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2016 Discover the science behind how simple machines work in this interactive kids book packed full of pop-ups, pull-outs, and other paper-engineering. Ideal for kids aged 8-13 who are interested in science or engineering, How Machines Works breaks down the basics behind building machines in a fun story illustrated by award-winning artist David Macaulay. Follow the mad antics of two animals, Sloth and his sidekick Sengi, as they try to break out of their zoo with the help of the six simple machines: levers, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, wedges, and wheels. The science of how everything from wheelbarrows to zips, and drills to diggers, is explained in context of these simple machines. See as our heroes Sloth and Sengi attempt a dazzling and daring escape by making a complex machine from the sum of the science knowledge they have picked up along the way. The book uses paper-engineering elements such as press-out models, pop-ups, pull-outs, and flaps to allow the reader to lift levers and grind gears. A wonderful interactive cover features cogs and cranks to illustrate a key part of the story. Packed with engaging, hands-on science, David Macaulay's How Machines Work will gear kids up for scientific and engineering greatness!

Amazing pop-ups and pull-ups will help you explore and understand a variety of machines, from hammers and drills to bicycles and cranes * The Week Junior *

The work of British-American artist David Macaulay is renowned for its humour, detail and ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius. He specializes in graphic non-fiction books on subjects such as science, architecture and engineering.

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ISBN 13	9780241203385
ISBN 10	0241203384
Title	How Machines Work
Author	David Macaulay
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published	2015-10-01
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Winner of Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2016 (UK)
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