Book

Engineering / created by Basher ; text written by Tom Jackson ; illustrations, Simon Basher.

Jackson, Tom, 1972- (author.). Basher, Simon, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Crammed with mega machines, breathtaking buildings, and all the technology in between, this book has the real insider view on engineering"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780753473108
ISBN: 0753473100
ISBN: 9780753473115
ISBN: 0753473119
Physical Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Publisher: New York : Kingfisher, ©2017

Content descriptions

General Note:

"The riveting world of buildings and machines"--Cover.

"Based on an original concept by Toucan Books Ltd."--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Science buffs: Motion, Force, Energy, Inertia, Pressure, Friction, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism, Nuclear energy, Light, Sound, Gravity -- Mechanical mob: Ramp, Cutter, Lever, Wheel and axle, Gears and belts, Pulley, Turbine, Screw, Pump, Hydraulics -- Design dynamos: Ergonomics, Blueprint, Prototype, CAD, 3-D printer, Artificial intelligence, Surveying -- Material marvels: Concrete, Steel, Glass, Aluminum, Plastic, Smart materials -- Master builders: Road, Dam, Arch, Dome, Bridge, Tunnel, Skyscraper -- Mega machines: Car, Plane, Submarine, Helicopter, Rocket, Space drone, Maglev -- Digital dudes: Bits and bytes, Microchip, Computer, Smart phone, GPS, Robot.