Inscribed on half-title page "November 18, 1985 For the Flahart family mammoth greetings David Macaulay" with sketch of mammoth. Price $29.95 on dust jacket. Some tears to dust jacket corners, in a protective cover. Faint water stain to bottom left corner of jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Way Things Work

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin Company

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0395428572

ISBN 13

9780395428573

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Synopsis

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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