The way things work now : from levers to lasers, windmills to Wi-Fi, a visual…
From levers to lasers, from cameras to computers, this volume is a remarkable overview of the machines and inventions that shape our lives, amusingly presented with a large dose of Macaulay's wit a…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780544824386
- Collation
- 400 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 600 MAC
Inventions : a visual encyclopedia
This stunning visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces their inventors. From fire, stone tools, and the wheel to plough…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781465458384
- Collation
- 304 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
- Series Title
- Smithsonian
- Call Number
- 609 FAR
Little kids first big book of how
This charming reference book answers questions kids ask every day, taking a closer look at the things that surround them and how they work—from cars to vacuum cleaners, storms to seasons, animal …
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781426323294
- Collation
- 127 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- National Geographic Kids
- Call Number
- 600 ESB
Inventions
Four entertaining and informative books that chronicle a variety of firsts dating from 2000 BC.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780001853522
- Collation
- 30 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
- Series Title
- The Amazing Book Of Firsts
- Call Number
- 608 SMI
One well : the story of water on Earth
Seen from space, our planet looks blue. This is because almost 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered with water. Earth is the only planet with liquid water --- and therefore the only planet that…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781553379546
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- -
- Call Number
- 553.7 STR
The kids' invention book
Turning dreams into inventions can be a challenge, but lots of kids do it every day. The Kids' Invention Book takes kids step-by-step through the creative process, from finding the inspiration to b…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0439271096
- Collation
- 64 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- -
- Call Number
- 608 ERL
So you want to be an inventor?
St. George and Small, the Caldecott Medal-winning team who created So You Want to Be President? , are back with another spirited and witty look at history-this time focusing on the inventors and in…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780439575898
- Collation
- 53 pages: illustration ; 27 cm
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- -
- Call Number
- 608 ST
Inventors : from Da Vinci to Biro
Looks at men and women whose discoveries and achievements have changed the world-- Charts, diagrams and archival photographs provide detailed historical facts.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0590621750
- Collation
- 47 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- The Usborne Book Of
- Call Number
- 608 REI
The street beneath my feet
This double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey deep underground. One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst the reverse side shows the ground beneath the c…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781682971369
- Collation
- 20 pages : illustration ; 31 cm
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- -
- Call Number
- 577 GUI
What do they do with all that poo?
There are so many different kinds of animals at the zoo, and they each make lots and lots (and sometimes LOTS!) of poo. So what do zoos do with all of that poo? This zany, fact-filled romp explores…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781481479868
- Collation
- 36 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 591.5 KUR
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