The Everyday Workings Of Machines

Author: Steve Martin

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  • : $24.99 AUD
  • : 9780711254251
  • : Ivy Press, The
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  • : 31 May 2020
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  • : 01 March 2023
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  • : Steve Martin
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  • : Hardback
  • : 2011
  • : Valpuri Kerttula
  • : English
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Description

How does a train stay on the tracks? What's going on inside a pogo stick? How do cranes work? And what happens when you flush a toilet? These and many more important questions are answered in this fascinating book. From toasters and telephones to hovercrafts and robots - the inner workings of machines big and small are brought to light using a stunning mix of cross-sections, close-ups and cutaways.

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Full of fascinating information and colorful graphics the pages reveal the science behind how many of today's machines work.