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How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information?
Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure?
Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic -- it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science.
Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson has been a writer for 25 years and has written more than 100 nonfiction books for adults and children and contributed to many more. Tom studied zoology at Bristol University and has had spells working in zoos and as a conservationist before turning to a career in writing about natural history and all things scientific. Today, he lives in Bristol, England.
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