The new way things work / David Macaulay, with Neil Ardley.
Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.
Record details
- ISBN: 0395938473
- ISBN: 9780395938478
- Physical Description: 400 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: Revised and updated edition.
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Revised and updated edition of: The way things work, 1988.Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The mechanics of movement -- Harnessing the elements -- Working with waves -- Electricity & automation -- The digital domain -- The invention of machines -- Technical terms.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1180L Lexile
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- Subject:
- Technology > Juvenile literature.
Available copies
- 51 of 56 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 2 of 3 copies available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 56 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Duncan Public Library | J 600 M (Text) | 38950608176758 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | 600 M (Text) | 38950607920701 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | J600 Mac (Text) | 38950609942562 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | 600 Macaulay (Text) | 34269000422585 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J 600 MAC (Text) | 50503300044635 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | NFIC 600 MAC (Text) | 31111002054693 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | 600 MAC (Text) | 39488200457341 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | J 600 MACAU (Text) | 34208203606487 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Boonville Community Public Library | J 600 MAC (Text) | 30005100100042 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | 600 (Text) | 33115004369341 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
