Bibliograph

The everyday workings of machines, how machines work, from toasters and trains to hovercrafts and robots, Steve Martin ; illustrated by Valpuri Kerttula

Type

Label

The everyday workings of machines, how machines work, from toasters and trains to hovercrafts and robots, Steve Martin ; illustrated by Valpuri Kerttula

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The everyday workings of machines

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1220953269

Responsibility statement

Steve Martin ; illustrated by Valpuri Kerttula

Sub title

how machines work, from toasters and trains to hovercrafts and robots

Summary

How does a train stay on the tracks? What's going on inside a pogo stick? How do cranes work? And what happens when you flush a toilet? These and many more important questions are answered in this fascinating book. From toasters and telephones to hovercrafts and robots - the inner workings of machines big and small are brought to light using a stunning mix of cross-sections, close-ups and cutaways

Target audience

pre adolescent

Contributor