Basher Science: Engineering: Machines and Buildings - Softcover

Jackson, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753480751 ISBN 13: 9780753480755

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2025

Synopsis

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 - Machines and Buildings.

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 Technology.

About this title

About the Authors

Tom Jackson is a highly experienced science writer and editor who has written many titles in the bestselling series 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. Tom lives in Bristol.

Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, author and artist. His range of work includes large scale paintings, animation, printmaking and digital media. He is best known for creating and illustrating a novel series of books that make science and other topics fun and accessible for younger students. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation. Simon Basher lives and works in London, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753480751
• ISBN 13: 9780753480755
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Basher Simon
• Number of pages: 128