{"product_id":"how-things-work-2nd-edition-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-mechanics-behind-the-world-around-us-hardcover","title":"How Things Work 2nd Edition: An Illustrated Guide to the Mechanics Behind the World Around Us - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEditors of Chartwell Books\u003c\/b\u003e (Producer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom ancient chariots of war, to the telegraph, to the technologies of the future, learn about the mechanics of the world around you through full-color cross sections and diagrams.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Have you ever looked at a car and wondered how it worked? Maybe an airplane piqued your curiosity, or the arches of a particular building, or maybe a piece of technology that you handle daily, such as your phone? \u003cb\u003eObjects\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehistory\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eplaces\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eprocesses\u003c\/b\u003e...all fall under the umbrella of \"thing.\" Learn about \u003cb\u003ehow these things developed over time\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ehow they impacted the course of human development\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This new and revised version of \u003ci\u003eHow Things Work\u003c\/i\u003e provides updates on questions of the ever-evolving world around us. \u003cb\u003eMore than 100 \"things\" are dissected\u003c\/b\u003e so that you can examine the inner workings of our world, from milk production to touch screens. The book is organized categorically into ten sections: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood Industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace Exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient Civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachines of War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eReceive a complete education on the mechanics of the world around you. \u003cb\u003eEach chapter has eleven subjects that are dissected through diagrams and cross sections\u003c\/b\u003e with cutaway images to show what is really under the surface of each item and process. A \u003cb\u003ethematic index at the end\u003c\/b\u003e allows you to easily locate all items of interest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Discover what makes human innovation so great with \u003ci\u003eHow Things Work\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003eHow Things Work series\u003c\/b\u003e explores a vast array of complicated subjects in the world around us, breaking each down into easy-to-understand pieces. With infographics and cutaway artwork to dissect everything from Wi-Fi to the Big Bang, this accessible family reference series is a perfect introduction to understanding all the moving parts of our universe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Also in this series: \u003ci\u003eHow the Earth Works\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow the Universe Works\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublishing and supplying books to wholesalers, mail order companies, and retail stores for over 60 years, Chartwell Books publishes across a wide range of subjects, including history, craft, home reference, puzzles and games, music, art instruction, transportation, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 11.1 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 30, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46897600594117,"sku":"9780785837404","price":25.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/4niYXb0XTJ9780785837404.webp?v=1789128170","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/how-things-work-2nd-edition-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-mechanics-behind-the-world-around-us-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}