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Basher Science: Engineering: Machines and Buildings
How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smartphone...
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How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smartphone store information? Step into the Basher Science world to find out, with Engineering. This new edition has a fresh new look, and updated, fascinating facts!
Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's society are constructed, and how they function. Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Read along to answer these questions and many more! Perfect for home and school, this unique book explains difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible and understandable. Chatty first-person text by Tom Jackson and stylish, contemporary character illustrations by Simon Basher give a voice, personality and story to each topic - it's a truly incredible way to communicate science. Learn even more with the Basher Science series, including: Planet Earth, Algebra and Geometry, Human Body, and Wild Weather.Author: Tom Jackson
Publisher: Kingfisher
Published: 01/13/2026
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.10h x 7.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780753480748
Audience: Ages 9-12
About the Author
Tom Jackson is a highly experienced science writer and editor who has written books for Dorling Kindersley, Scholastic, National Geographic and Hachette. He has written multiple titles in the bestselling Eyewitness Science, including Computer and Science. His other titles include How to Build a Human Body and his book on the history, science and technology behind refrigerators, Chilled.
Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, whose books have sold more than three million copies around the world. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation.
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