The way things work now : from levers to lasers, windmills to Wi-Fi, a visual guide to the world of machines
Title:
The way things work now : from levers to lasers, windmills to Wi-Fi, a visual guide to the world of machines
Author:
Macaulay, David.
Ardley, Neil.
ISBN:
9780544824386
Edition:
Revised and updated edition.
Publication Information:
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, c2016.
Physical Description:
400 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The mechanics of movement -- Harnessing the elements -- Working with waves -- Electricity & automation -- The digital domain -- Eureka! The invention of machines -- Technical terms.
Abstract:
Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines.
Subject:
| Technology -- Juvenile literature. |
| Technology -- Popular works -- Juvenile literature. |
| Technology. |
Summary:
Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines.