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The Way Things Work

4.36 ( 2,799 Ratings by Goodreads)
The Way Things Work

The Way Things Work

4.36 (2,799 Ratings by Goodreads)
paperback | English
Published: 6 May, 2004
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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.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9781405302388
ISBN10 1405302380
Number Of Pages 400
Item Weight 1418 g
Product Dimensions 216 x 28 x 278 mm
Publisher / Reseller DK Children
Format paperback
Edition 2
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Author's Bio

David Macaulay's book 'The Way Things Work', first published in 1998, had huge success winning numerous awards including The Times Education Senior Supplement Senior Information Book Award. Born in the UK. David now lives in Boston.

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