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The Everyday Workings of Machines

Name: The Everyday Workings of Machines
ISBN: 9780711273009

By Steve Martin

What secret forces make everyday machines move, fly, float and explore?

informative · engaging · illustrated · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction

What is The Everyday Workings of Machines about?

How does a toaster turn electricity into heat? Why do trains stay on their tracks? What makes a hovercraft float, and how can a robot explore Mars? This fascinating guide reveals the science behind more than 30 everyday and extraordinary machines. Clear explanations, colourful illustrations, cross-sections and step-by-step diagrams show what happens inside trains, cranes, telephones, turbines, microscopes, robots and more. Discover the clever ideas, moving parts and powerful forces that help machines work, travel, measure, communicate and keep us safe.

About the author

Steve Martin is a talented author who writes fun and interesting books for children, including 'The Boys' Book of Adventure' and 'The Boys' Book of Exploration'. He loves to discover amazing facts about the world and share them in exciting ways. Steve hopes his books inspire young readers to be curious and adventurous.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2020

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