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Infographic: How It Works: Machines and Motors

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Infographic: How It Works: Machines and Motors
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jon Richards
By (author) Ed Simkins
SeriesInfographic: How It Works
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 243,Width 191
ISBN/Barcode 9780750299664
ClassificationsDewey:620
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Wayland
Publication Date 13 June 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

There are endless facts to learn about vehicles and motors, but once you've absorbed them, do you really know how these machines work? They keep on turning thanks to some incredible processes - and grasping them is the key to understanding machines. It's time to discover how cars go, how a plane flies and how to dig a tunnel. Pore over the step-by-step infographic art and fascinating facts to uncover the dazzling truth about man-made inventions - then try out the mind-bending challenges on each page! TOPICS: How to make a bicycle go How to stop a bicycle How a crane lifts How a digger digs How a car goes How to make electricity How to harvest a crop How to dig a tunnel How a plane flies How a submarine dives How a hovercraft flies The INFOGRAPHIC HOW IT WORKS series is an exploration of the processes that make the world go round, from the activity in tectonic plates to the enzymes that break down food in our bodies. Each process is clearly explained using amazing infographics and essential facts - plus an experiment or challenge for readers to try, so they can keep the discovery going. Other titles in the INFOGRAPHIC HOW IT WORKS series: LIFE ON EARTH OUR PLANET OUR UNIVERSE TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY YOUR BODY

Author Biography

Jon Richards (Author) Jon Richards is an award-winning author of non-fiction books for children. He specialises in visual literacy, infographics and data visualisation. Ed Simkins (Author) Ed Simkins is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer of children's books. His work focuses on data visualisation such as infographics and innovative data maps.