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    Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines
    Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines
    Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines
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    Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

    By Simon Basher and Tom Jackson

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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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateFeb 14, 2017
    ISBN9780753442173
    Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines
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    Simon Basher

    Artist and designer Simon Basher has fun playing in the world of contemporary character design. Inspired by a love of simple line work and a rich color palette, his characters fill the gap between edgy manga and the cuteness of Hello Kitty. He lives in England.

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