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The new way things work / David Macaulay, with Neil Ardley.

Macaulay, David, (author.). Ardley, Neil, (author.). Macaulay, David. (Added Author). Macaulay, David. Way things work. (Added Author).

Summary:

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
Subject:
Technology > Juvenile literature.

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