The way things work now : from levers to lasers, windmills to Wi-Fi, a visual guide to the world of machines / David Macaulay ; with Neil Ardley.
| Author/creator |
Macaulay, David author. |
| Other author/creator | Ardley, Neil author. |
| Other author/creator | Revision of: Macaulay, David. Way things work |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | Revised and updated edition. |
| Publication Info | Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2016] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2016 |
| Description | 400 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | The mechanics of movement -- Harnessing the elements -- Working with waves -- Electricity & automation -- The digital domain -- Eureka! The invention of machines -- Technical terms. |
| Abstract | Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. |
| General note | "Originally published as The new way things work"--Title page verso. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Audience | 1130 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2016462796 |
| ISBN | 9780544824386 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0544824385 (hardcover) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 600 M1193WA | ✔ Available | Place Hold |