Basher Science: Engineering - Machines and Buildings

The riveting world of buildings and machines! 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 in Engineering: Machines and Buildings. 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? Perfect for home and school, 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. Discover and learn more with the Basher Science series, including: Chemistry , Biology and The Periodic Table .

Product details

• Authors: Mary Budzik, Tom Jackson, Tom Budzik Jackson
• Assisted by: Simon Basher (Illustration)
• Publisher: Kingfisher Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.01.2017
• EAN: 9780753439906
• ISBN: 978-0-7534-3990-6
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 177 mm x 9 mm
• Series: Basher; Basher
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Children’s / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference, Reference works (Children's / Teenage)