Description
How do everyday things—from plastics to digital devices—actually work? This completely updated edition of a beloved science classic takes readers on a guided tour through the inner workings of modern technology, pairing clear, accessible explanations with David Macaulay’s signature visual storytelling. With a high-level look at the history, design, and real-world impact of key machines and systems, it explores the tradeoffs between innovation and the environment, encouraging readers to think critically about what we make and how we use it. Lively, curiosity-driven, and packed with fresh material for the digital age, it’s an engaging invitation to understand the mechanisms behind the world around us.
Available Editions
paperback
Scholastic
Published Jan 1, 1999
400 pages
ISBN: 9780439138581
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First Published
1998
Language
eng
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