The way things work now : from levers to lasers, windmills to Wi-Fi, a visual guide to the world of machines / David Macaulay ; with Neil Ardley.

Author/creator Macaulay, David author.
Other author Ardley, Neil author.
Other author Macaulay, David.
Format Book
EditionRevised and updated edition.
PublicationBoston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2016]
Copyright Date©2016
Description400 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Subjects

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.
General note"Originally published as The new way things work"--Title page verso.
General noteIncludes index.
Audience 1130 Lexile
LCCN 2016462796
ISBN9780544824386 (hardcover)
ISBN0544824385 (hardcover)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 600 M1193WA ✔ Available Place Hold