The Complete Guide to How Things Work

by Chris Oxlade

Hardcover, 2015

Status

Available

Call number

SCI T.000

Publication

Sandy Creek

Pages

144

Description

From jet engines and space rockets to cell phones and robots, discover how the world's greatest inventions really work. Find out how dams, bridges, and skyscrapers are built and uncover how submersibles, drones, and simulators have pushed the limits of our technology.

Description

HOW DO YOU BUILD A SKYSCRAPER? WHY DO SATELLITES ORBIT THE EARTH? WHAT MAKES A PLANE FLY? From jet engines and space rockets to cell phones and robots, discover how the world’s greatest inventions really work. Find out how dams, bridges, and skyscrapers are built and uncover how submersibles, drones, and simulators have pushed the limits of our technology. Ages 6+

Collection

Barcode

9084

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

144 p.; 12 inches

ISBN

9781435161634

Call number

SCI T.000
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