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Way Things Work
Way Things Work
Author: David Macaulay
From levers to lasers, from cameras to computers, this 384-page volume is a remarkable overview of the machines and inventions that shape our lives, amusingly presented with a large dose of Macaulay's wit and personality. — ALA Best Book for Young Adults — ALA Notable Book — Boston Globe/Horn Book Award — Horn Book Fanfare Selection — Publishers Week...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780590429894
ISBN-10: 0590429892
Publication Date: 1/1/1988
Pages: 384
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  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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I purchased this book when my pre-teen granddaughter asked me too many questions I could not easily answer! It is written (and wonderfully illustrated) as a juvenile non-fiction that leaves the adults smiling and interested in how something was built!
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A visual guide to the world of machines. Very well done. Basic though.
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A really cool book for kids who want to see diagrams of how things work. It's offered in a fun way.
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We discovered this book (and companion DVD set) a couple of years ago. My now 9-year old, who is a mechanical whiz, absolutely never tires of leafing through it and learning how things work. It often inspires him to create his own thing-a-ma-jigs with Legos.
I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in machines.


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