The Everyday Workings of Machines by Steve Martin

The Everyday Workings of Machines by Steve Martin

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Full of fascinating information and colorful graphics the pages reveal the science behind how many of today’s machines work.

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The Everyday Workings of Machines by Steve Martin

How does a train stay on the tracks? What’s going on inside a pogo stick? How do cranes work? And what happens when you flush a toilet?   These and many more important questions are answered in this fascinating book. From toasters and telephones to hovercrafts and robots – the inner workings of machines big and small are brought to light using a stunning mix of cross-sections, close-ups and cutaways.
Steve Martin is a writer, former English teacher, and author of numerous children’s books on a wide range of subjects, including The Boys’ Book of Adventure, Numberland, and Ivy Kids’ Academy series.Valpuri Kerttula is a graduate of the Edinburgh College of Art. She currently lives in Finland and creates artwork for children’s books, school textbooks, and editorial commissions. Her style is bright, playful and colourful. She loves developing curious characters from her imagination.
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ISBN 13 9780711254275
ISBN 10 0711254273
Titre The Everyday Workings of Machines
Auteur Steve Martin
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Hardback
Éditeur Quarto Publishing PLC
Année de publication 2020-10-20
Nombre de pages 48
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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