Engineering
New York : Kingfisher, [2017]
Format: Book
Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
"Crammed with mega machines, breathtaking buildings, and all the technology in between, this book has the real insider view on engineering"--Provided by publisher.
Series: Basher science.
Contents:
Introduction -- 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.
Subjects:
Engineering -- Juvenile literature.
Building -- Juvenile literature.
Machinery -- Juvenile literature.
Technology -- Juvenile literature.
Mechanical engineering -- Juvenile literature.
Engineering -- Juvenile literature.
Building -- Juvenile literature.
Machinery -- Juvenile literature.
Technology -- Juvenile literature.
Mechanical engineering -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9780753473108
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C SCIENCE Jac | Main (Downtown) | Display, Children's NonFiction | In |
C SCIENCE Jac | Southeast | Children's NonFiction | In |
"The riveting world of buildings and machines"--Cover.
"Based on an original concept by Toucan Books Ltd."--Title page verso.
Includes index.
"Based on an original concept by Toucan Books Ltd."--Title page verso.
Includes index.