Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections of Everything Contributor(s): Platt, Richard (Author), Biesty, Stephen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1465490000 ISBN-13: 9781465490001 Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: May 2020 Click for more in this series: Stephen Biesty Cross Sections |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made - Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture |
Dewey: 670 |
Age Level: 9-12 |
Grade Level: 4-7 |
Series: Stephen Biesty Cross Sections |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.1" W x 11.9" L (1.10 lbs) 32 pages |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated |
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Publisher Description: How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line of a factory making newspapers or exploring the insides of the Saturn V rocket. Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector. Written with humor and fascinating facts to guide you through the illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you. First published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers. |
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