Find Out About Machines
€7.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781843229735 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chris Oxlade |
| Publisher | Anness Publishing |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.360 |
| Publishing Date | 03/06/2013 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €7.45 |
| Tax | €0.45 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €7.90 |
| Availability | 4 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
Discover what machines are, how they work, and how they have developed through history, in this fascinating fact file and learn-it-yourself project book. You can find out about levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, gears, hydraulics, wind power and much more. It includes 19 practical experiments - make a windmill, a hydraulic lifter and even a vacuum cleaner! Over 260 images include step-by-step photographs and explanatory illustrations. It is an accessible and lively introduction to machines, ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. From sophisticated computers to a simple pair of scissors, we are surrounded by machines. This engaging science book looks at the enormous variety of machines in our world and how they function. Fascinating hands-on projects, such as making your own gears and belt drives, a pulley, a block and tackle, a can crusher, a water wheel, and an Archimedean screw, will help you to fully understand the principles behind them. "Find Out About" is a series for young readers who would like to explore the exciting world of science. Each book covers a different topic, bringing the subject to life with vibrant photographs, detailed drawings and clear diagrams, making it really fun to learn. There are easy-to-do experiments using everyday objects and equipment so that young scientists can enjoy finding out all the fantastic facts for themselves.