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1	How It Works: How Things Work more books like this by Neil Ardley, Carol Vorderman add to wishlist Uncovering the simple elements behind the most complex electronic and mechanical mazes, each experiment begins with a brief summary of the scientific principles that will be demonstrated. Step-by-step instructions and color illustrations, diagrams, and photos turn the home lab into a world of adventure. Readers learn to build devices they can ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $196.25!
2	Stephen Biesty's Incredible Everything more books like this by Stephen Biesty, Richard Platt add to wishlist New from the award-winning, bestselling team that created "Incredible Cross-Sections". Over 1,000 intricate drawings show how almost everything is manufactured, built, extracted or crafted from chocolates on a conveyor belt to the sway of a suspension bridge. Includes a giant poster-quality gatefold. Full color. see all copies from $1.99!
3	Fun with Electronics more books like this by Conn McQuinn, Kaz Aizawa (Illustrator) add to wishlist Welcome to the exciting world of electronics and electricity! In each kit is a fully illustrated book that explains the scientific theories behind each experiment and instructs kids in completing them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.38! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Look Inside a Computer more books like this by Emily Sollinger add to wishlist In this sturdy board book from "Poke & Look Learning Books", young readers can take a virtual tour inside a computer. Along the way, they can learn fun facts about how a computer works, the Internet, and more. Full-color illustrations. see all copies* from $1.99! new only from $7.19! \| SVS
5	Why Does It Fall Over? more books like this by Pipe add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
6	Guitars more books like this by Samuel G Woods, Gale Zucker (Photographer) add to wishlist Explains how an acoustic guitar is made, from the choosing of the wood, through the gluing, side bending, scalloping, purfling, and creation of special designs, until the strings are added. see all copies from $1.99!
7	What happens when-? more books like this by John Farndon, Steve Fricker, Mike Harnden add to wishlist A look at the process behind everyday events such as turning on a light switch, speaking on the telephone or posting a letter. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.01! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Random House Book of 1001 Wonders of Science more books like this by Brian Williams, Brenda Williams, Brenda Willimas add to wishlist Questions and answers explore such areas of science as electricity, light, space, and the elements. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Beyond Amazing: Six Spectacular Science Pop-Ups more books like this by Jay Young add to wishlist Complex scientific concepts are made fascinating and easy to understand with full-color working models of important scientific inventions. Included are a sand timer, binoculars, a scale, a telephone, a phenakistoscope, and an abacus. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.95! \| first editions
10	Stephen Biesty's incredible cross-sections. more books like this by Stephen Biesty, Richard Platt add to wishlist This picture book shows readers what goes on inside 18 of the world's largest buildings and machines. Each illustration is based on the actual plans or architects' drawings so that readers know they are looking inside real structures - not a figment of some artist's imagination. Two of these illustrations are printed on fold-out pages which are a ... see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
11	Finding Out about How Things Are Built more books like this by Helen Edom, G Smith (Illustrator), T Gower (Illustrator) add to wishlist This book explains in a simple yet fascinating way how houses, skyscrapers, bridges and so on are constructed. Large cutaway illustrations show all the different layers of each building, and cartoon characters help to explain, for example, what keeps a skyscraper from falling down and how an oil rig is anchored to the sea bed. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.85!
12 view cover	From Idea to Book more books like this by Pam Marshall add to wishlist How is a book made? A writer thinks of a story and writes it down. After a publishing company edits it, an artist will illustrate the story and a designer will put the two together on a computer. Then, the computer pages are turned into film that is sent to a printer to be turned into printed pages. The pages are cut and sewn together to make ... see all copies from $5.93! new only from $5.95! \| SVS
13 view cover	What Makes a Car Go? more books like this by Sophy Tahta add to wishlist Part of a series that introduces young children to fundamental aspects of nature, science and technology, this book examines the mechanics of the car using simple text, step-by-step stages and detailed illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Wacky Weather more books like this by John Malam, Mike Foster (Illustrator) add to wishlist Describes various atmospheric conditions and explains how they are created and how they bring about particular weather. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
15	Everyday Things more books like this by DK Publishing, Laaren Brown (Editor), Hilary Hockman (Editor) add to wishlist Examines the inner workings of various devices and appliances found around the home, including the vacuum cleaner, flashlight, and washing machine. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	How Science Works more books like this by Unknown, Nigel Hawkes (Editor) add to wishlist An exciting look at how boats, planes, cars and space vehicles work by explaining key scientific and mechanical principles. Readers make models using the step-by-step instructions to get a hands-on understanding of vehicle design. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
17 view cover	Cars, Trains, and Other Land more books like this by Nigel Hawkes, Alex Pang (Illustrator), Chris Oxlade add to wishlist Outlines the basic science theory behind land transport, including how wheels and suspension work, how land transport vehicles are built, how their engines work, and how they are steered and controlled. see all copies from $5.39! new only from $10.34!
18 view cover	Newspapers: From Start to Finish more books like this by Mindi Rose Englart, Jeff Sobiech (Photographer) add to wishlist Fulfills the standards: "Physical Science" and "Science and Technology" from the National Science Education Standards for Grades K-4 and Grades 5-8. Fulfills and standards: "Production, Distribution, and Consumption" and "Science, Technology, and Society" from the National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Standards for Elementary School ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
19	Cameras: By Roald Bostrom; Illustrated by Tony Baldini and Roald Bostrom, Cover Ill. by Mark Mille more books like this by Roald Bostrom, Tony Baldini (Photographer) add to wishlist Discuses the history of the camera and describes the parts of a basic camera and how they work. Also explains the function of different lenses and other attachments and how film is developed. see all copies from $1.99! SVS
20 view cover	Mighty Movers more books like this by Hinkler Books add to wishlist Children will enjoy exploring the colorful pages while they learn about mighty moving machines, hear the fire engine's siren and feel the chunky tire. see all copies from $2.49! new only from $2.75!
21 view cover	The Usborne Book of Cutaway Planes more books like this by Clive Gifford add to wishlist From how an ejection seat rockets a pilot to safety to the amazing changes in engine design, this fascinating book shows how modern planes work by cutting away their outside to reveal their inner workings. Produced with the help of many of the world's leading aerospace companies, this book will explain clearly in simple, no-nonsense text, many of ... see all copies from $1.99!
22	Calculators more books like this by Ken Frank, Jan P Haney add to wishlist Explains how the parts of a simple calculator work together to display, add, subtract, multiply, and divide. see all copies from $1.99!
23 view cover	Space Vehicles more books like this by Jon Richards add to wishlist Incredible cross-section illustrations satisfy the young reader's fascination with space vehicles, focusing on the design and technology of these advanced machines. Full color. see all copies from $3.90! new only from $61.81!
24 view cover	Sugaring Season: Making Maple Syrup more books like this by Diane Burns, Cheryl Walsh Bellville (Photographer) add to wishlist Discusses different types of avalanches, how they form, where they happen, and how to keep safe when traveling in snowy mountains. see all copies from $1.99!
25 view cover	Pedal Power: How a Mountain Bike is Made more books like this by David Hautzig add to wishlist How mountain bikes are made at the GT Bicycles factory in Huntington Beach, California. Also included are tips on buying a bicycle, maintenance, and safety. Illustrated with color photographs see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS

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