Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines
Part of the Basher Science series
- Subject
- Technology - How Things Work/Are Made
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Kingfisher
- Size
- 17.5 cm Ă 17.5 cm
- ISBN
- 9780753473115
How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information?
Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure?
Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic -- it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science.
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What reviewers said
"This addition to the long-running Basher Science series introduces concepts in engineering, visually represented by chunky, anime-style figures. Divided into seven color-coded categories, the book introduces members of the âMechanical Mobâ (which include Ramp, Lever, and Pump), âDesign Dynamosâ such as Ergonomics and Artificial Intelligence (âIâm still relatively young, and my first real job is to suggest products and ads you might like on the Internetâ), and dozens of other tangible and intangible concepts, structures, and devices. The upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art createâŠ
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