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Where else can a child be taught to understand the simple machines, fission, and how to pick a lock? Eye-catching visual aids give a helpful representation of each and every aspect of business, while the complex subject matter is broken down into clear definitions and concise explanations, expressed in easy-to-understand language. I like how it was organized starting with the simple machines, and building on the physical principles.

For example, now I know why the toilet at work won't flush properly (there isn't enough water in the tank to start the siphon effect). The photos are amazing, and the dog on a surfboard (page 131) is worth the cost of the book all on its own. Eso era mucho antes de Internet, por lo que se agradecía bastante el tener más palabras que buscar en la enciclopedia. This is most definitely not like the dry science-y books of my youth, but a very up-to-date, very savvy book that is sure to please every kid from the budding scientist to the not so science minded, simply because there is something of interest for everyone in it. Cool photos, fun facts and lots of questions with all the answers can be found throughout these pages.Cualquier cosa compleja, grande y complicada la tenías despiezada delante de tus ojos para empezara a averiguar sus partes componentes y a adivinar las relaciones entre ellas. Have your kids ever wondered how the microwave heats that after school Hot Pocket they can't wait to eat? The words are powerful but simple, and he is able to make complicated topics fathomable through his language.

Crammed with top tips and essential know-how, How Business Works is perfect for anyone looking to boost their business brain or learn the ropes from the ground to the top. Por un lado era apabullante la cantidad de cosas que tenía dentro un carburador o un aire acondicionado, y por otro era como los capítulos de Scooby Doo, que te enseñaban que al final la magia no existe y que siempre hay una manera racional de explicar las cosas. The Way Things Work explains every machine you've ever wanted to understand, as well as some you've probably never thought about before. During this time he began to draw seriously, and after graduating from high school he enrolled in the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).BOOK OF THE MONTH - the much awaited latest installment in this popular diary-style series for ages 7+. The latest in our How… series takes to the waves to reveal the wonders of ships, boats and ferries and answers the quest.

In the ~17 years we've been online (2006–2023), pages from this site have been viewed over 140 million times in total. Macaulay does a masterful job of providing concise explanations of "The Way Things Work" through simple prose and clear, witty illustrations. Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular ‘How Things Work’ series which includes How Cities Work, . I'd read bits and pieces of it back in grade school when we covered simple machines in science class, but I'd never read it start to finish.There are also bios of engineers, inventors and scientists along with real life stories of amazing inventions and unbelievable innovations. It’s loaded with gadgets and how they work; fun facts; in-depth pieces on technology and how it works; profiles of scientists and innovators, and yes, experiments that are totally safe to try at home (with adult supervision, please). The illustrations and the mammoths in the book make it quite interesting and fun, not only for children, but for grown-ups too. Because it’s a NatGeo Kids book, you know the writing is great; it speaks to kids in easy, clear, fun language that educates and never talks over their heads or down to them. If you're perplexed by profit margin, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many hundreds more are answered in this indispensable home reference.

BOOK OF THE MONTH - A heart-warming and hilarious story told in 25 chapters, perfect for the countdown to Christmas. I teach technology education and so many of the concepts that I teach are found in this book, but are presented in a playful way that makes even the abstinent reader curious about how the technology works.For a child or even an adult, this is a stimulating visual guide to understanding the mechanics behind many modern pieces of technology. In the Way Things Work, Macaulay depicts many machines and tools and gives explanations of how they work and how to use them. Copying or otherwise using registered works without permission, removing this or other copyright notices, and/or infringing related rights could make you liable to severe civil or criminal penalties.