Macaulay, David.

The way things work / David Macaulay with Neil Ardley. - Rev., new ed. - London : Dorling Kindersley, 2006. - 400 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index. Previous edition published in 2004.

The mechanics of movement -- Harnessing the elements -- Working with waves -- Electricity and automation -- The digital domain -- Eureka! The invention of machines -- Technical terms -- Index.

Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.

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Technology--Juvenile literature.
Inventions--Juvenile literature.
Inventions.
Technology.

T 47 / .M18 2006