The way things work now : from levers to lasers, windmills to Wi-Fi, a visual guide to the world of machines /

Macaulay, David,

The way things work now : from levers to lasers, windmills to Wi-Fi, a visual guide to the world of machines / David Macaulay, with Neil Ardley. - 400 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Originally published as The new way things work. Includes index.

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

Kirkus Starred, August 2016

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

7.0 5-8

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Technology.
Technology.
Inventions.

T47 / .M18 2016

600