How things work : discover secrets and science behind medieval machines, jet packs, movie magic, and everything in between
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Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2018].
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-203) and index.
Description
"Travel back in time and into the not-so-distant future to dissect, explore, and discover how all kinds of things do what they do! Along the way, you'll learn why cotton candy is so fluffy, how scientists built a space suit for Mars, and what goes into animating your favorite cartoons. Look inside, take it apart, turn it over, and figure out how things work! Quippy descriptions, full-color diagrams, and brilliant photographs make even the most intimidating subjects completely accessible--and totally fun! (We're looking at you, space robots.) For every explanation, we touch on basic principles and then dive deeper. Just want to know what terraforming is? We've got you covered. Want to know how to terraform, say, Mars? We'll explain that, too. But this book isn't just for explaining things. We'll also introduce you to the dreamers, scientists, and innovators who create this amazing stuff. You'll meet a NASA engineer, an underwater archaeologist, and a chocolate scientist. You'll learn what it's like to fly a plane into the eye of a hurricane--on purpose."-- provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Age: 8-12.
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Grade 4 to 6.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Resler, T. J. (2018). How things work: discover secrets and science behind medieval machines, jet packs, movie magic, and everything in between . National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Resler, Tamara J.. 2018. How Things Work: Discover Secrets and Science Behind Medieval Machines, Jet Packs, Movie Magic, and Everything in between. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Resler, Tamara J.. How Things Work: Discover Secrets and Science Behind Medieval Machines, Jet Packs, Movie Magic, and Everything in between National Geographic, 2018.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Resler, Tamara J.. How Things Work: Discover Secrets and Science Behind Medieval Machines, Jet Packs, Movie Magic, and Everything in between National Geographic, 2018.

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