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Airplanes by Lisa J. Amstutz
Category: Education | Series: How It Works (Library Bound Set Of 8) Ser.
From airplanes to smartphones, technology is an integral part of the world today. This series guides readers through the science and engineering that make these amazing inventions possible. Book jacket.
CarOver 30 Flaps to Open and Explore! by Nicholas Harris; Tim Hutchinson (Illustrator)
Category: Reference | Series: How It Works Bks.
From Karl Benz's first gasoline-powered car in 1885 to today's family sedan, cars of the future, and exotic Formula 1 racers, kids learn how the internal combustion engine works, and how transmissions and drive trains propel cars of all types. The profusely illustrated " How It Works Books " present bri ...Show more
Energy and Power (How It Works) by Steve Parker
Category: Education | Series: How it Works
The inside story on how energy systems work. Discover the inner workings of 15 energy-generating systems, from solar panels to hydroelectric power stations With detailed cutaway illustrations, exploded views of inner workings, and clear explanations of the technology behind central components. To find o ...Show more
How Computers Work by Ron White; Timothy Downs
Category: Business | Series: How It Works
The Evolution of Technology Having sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime, How Computers Work is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of PCs and technology. In this new edition, you'll find detailed information not just about PCs, but about how changes in technology have evolved the ...Show more
How Computers Work by Ron White
Category: No Category | Series: How It Works Ser.
How Computers Work is a fully illustrated guide to the entire world of computing, from the bulky PC on your desktop, to your business laptop, to your ultra portable tablet, to the smartphone you use to catch up on important email and avoid getting lost on the road. It covers all the ways people use thei ...Show more
How Do Bridges Work? by Roman Belyaev; Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp (Translator)
Category: Education | Series: How It Works
Why were bridges invented? What did the first bridges look like? How do they stay up and why are there so many different designs? From architecture to engineering (and other STEM subjects!), scale new heights on an enchanting journey with the school children in this book to discover answers to these que ...Show more
How Does a Lighthouse Work? by Roman Belyaev (Illustrator)
Category: Education | Series: How It Works
How can we tell one lighthouse from another? What does a lighthouse keeper do? Where are the most unusual lighthouses in the world? Depart on an enchanting voyage with the school children in this book to discover the answers to these questions along with other fascinating facts about lighthouses and how ...Show more
How It Works: Animals (HB) by LEGG / WESTON
Category: Children's Books | Series: HOW IT WORKS
Packed with must-know information and written in an accessible style, learn all about the amazing world of animals with expert author, Gerald Legg. In this remarkable book, superb large-format illustrations and high quality photographs enhance the in-depth explanations and descriptions, and provide an e ...Show more
How It Works: Electricity by Victoria Williams
Category: Education | Series: How It Works
A SPARKY introduction to the science of electricity Electricity is the power behind smartphones and thunderstorms and vacuum cleaners. It lights up our homes and cooks our food, but what IS it and where does it come from? Lift the flaps and try some simple experiments to find out.
How It Works: Environment by ALLABY MICHAEL
Category: Children's Books | Series: How It Works
Discover how - from the soil beneath our feet, to the clouds above our heads - our environment is an amazing, inter-connected world of natural cycles, systems and life processes. Stunning photographs and cutaway illustrations show how all life on our planet - plants, animals and humans too - coexists. E ...Show more
How It Works: Insects (HB) by AWARD
Category: Children's Books | Series: HOW IT WORKS
This exciting series provides information and explanations using superb large-format illustrations. In each book, expert authors guide children through a fascinating variety of technological and scientific themes. AGES: 7 plus SELLING POINTS: * Key topics explained * Clear authoritative text with overvi ...Show more
How It Works: Oceans by Stephen Hall
Category: Education | Series: How It Works
Packed with must-know information and written in an accessible style, expert author, Stephen Hall, takes readers on a breathtaking journey into our oceans.In this remarkable book, superb large-format illustrations and fabulous photographs enhance the in-depth explanations and descriptions, providing an ...Show more