The everyday workings of machines : how machines work, from toasters and trains to hovercrafts and robots
Martin, Steve, 1945-2020
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Full of fascinating information and colorful graphics the pages reveal the science behind how many of today's machines work. 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.
Main title:
The everyday workings of machines : how machines work, from toasters and trains to hovercrafts and robots / Steve Martin ; illustrated by Valpuri Kerttula.
Author:
Martin, Steve, 1945-, authorKerttula, Valpuri, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Ivy Kids, an imprint of Quarto Group, 2020.©2020
Collation:
48 pages : colour illustrations ; 31 cm.
Notes:
"Includes close-ups and cross sections!"--Cover.Includes bibliographical references.
Audience:
Interest age level: 8-11 years old.
ISBN:
9780711254251 (hbk)9780711254251
Dewey class:
621.8621
Language:
English
BRN:
441762
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology | J 621 MAR | Onloan - Due: 21 Oct 2024 |