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From levers to lasers, from cameras to computers, this 384-page volume is a remarkable overview of the machines and inventions that shape our lives, amusingly presented with a large dose of Macaulay's wit and personality. "A book to be treasured as both a browsing item and as a gold mine of reference information." -- School Library Journal, starred review ALA Best Book for Young Adults ALA Notable Book Boston Globe/Horn Book Award Horn Book Fanfare Selection Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
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Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines including a lawn sprinkler, pneumatic drill, electric guitar, and a smoke detector.
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The Way Things Work
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Publisher Resources Inc, 1988
ISBN 10: 0395428572
ISBN 13: 9780395428573
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The Way Things Work
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Houghton Mifflin, United States, Boston, 1988
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Witty way to look at the way things work around you. Book condition: this book looks pretty solid, the book jacket has some mild staining and little rip, pages are clean but there is some mild coloring due to dust and age. Seller Inventory # B300127
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The Way Things Work
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The Way Things Work
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 1988
ISBN 10: 0395428572
ISBN 13: 9780395428573
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The Way Things Work
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ISBN 10: 0395428572
ISBN 13: 9780395428573
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The Way Things Work
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ISBN 10: 0395428572
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