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Basher Science: Engineering

The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

Tom Jackson

Kingfisher

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ISBN10: 0753473119
ISBN13: 9780753473115

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128 Pages

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In this book, readers discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure?

Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic—it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science.

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Praise for Basher Science: Engineering

"This addition to the long-running Basher Science series introduces concepts in engineering, visually represented by chunky, anime-style figures. Divided into seven color-coded categories, the book introduces members of the ‘Mechanical Mob’ (which include Ramp, Lever, and Pump), ‘Design Dynamos’ such as Ergonomics and Artificial Intelligence, and dozens of other tangible and intangible concepts, structures, and devices. The upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art create an inviting way for children to learn about the breadth of what engineering can mean."—Publishers Weekly

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About the author

Tom Jackson

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 five titles in the best-selling DK series Eyewitness Science, including Computer and Science. His other titles include How to Build a Human Body (Scholastic, 2013) and his recent book on the history, science, and technology behind refrigerators, Chilled (Bloomsbury, 2015). Tom lives in Bristol, England.

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally best-selling books for children, including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series which has sold over 2.5 million copies around the world.