Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

by Simon Basher and Tom Jackson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753473119
• ISBN13: 9780753473115
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5