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First How Things Work Encyclopedia : A First Reference Guide for Inquisitive Minds

First How Things Work Encyclopedia : A First Reference Guide for Inquisitive Minds

First How Things Work Encyclopedia : A First Reference Guide for Inquisitive
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First How Things Work Encyclopedia : A First Reference Guide for Inquisitive Minds Hardback - 2009

by DK

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Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves. With close-ups, cutaways, and diagrams bringing the technology to life, and timelines illustrating the development of inventions, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lets children really see and understand what's going on inside.END

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Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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  • Title First How Things Work Encyclopedia : A First Reference Guide for Inquisitive Minds
  • Author DK
  • Binding Hardback
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
  • Publication date 2009-12-28
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 7498723-6
  • ISBN 9780756658359 / 0756658357
  • Weight 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.25 x 8.75 x 0.58 in (28.58 x 22.23 x 1.47 cm)
  • Age range 07 to 10 years
  • Grade levels 2 - 5
  • Reading level 920
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Science, Technology
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2010291654
  • Dewey Decimal Code 600
  • Quantity available 1

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Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves. With close-ups, cutaways, and diagrams bringing the technology to life, and timelines illustrating the development of inventions, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lets children really see and understand what's going on inside.

About the author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.
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