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Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

Age 10-14
Grade 2-5

Simon Basher, Tom Jackson

Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

Paperback (Kingfisher Jan. 10, 2017) , Reprint edition

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.

Series
Basher Science
ISBN
0753473119 / 9780753473115
Pages
128
Weight
9.9 oz.
Dimensions
6.0 x 0.4 in.

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