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The Way Things Work

David Macaulay - Author
Neil Ardley - Author

£17.99

This new edition of the award-winning, bestselling guides takes a colourful look at the nuts, bolts and circuitry of a host of things that whirr, whiz, clunk, buzz and beep!

Introduction

What really makes the things around us tick? Did you know that the principle behind the zip fastener also governed the building of the pyramids? Or that the dentist's drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill?

The inner workings of hundreds of machines and devices are explained in this fun, colourful and unique look at technology through time.

Perfect for anyone who's ever wondered what really makes things tick.

Reviews

Review by: sholto P.B., 27 February 2009

'This book is really funny and clever in the way it sets things out, it''s taught me lots wich we haven''t done yet or only breifly touched on in school.'

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