Amazing Machines Trivia (Paperback)

Paperback. Step into the fascinating world of machines and discover the inventions that helped shape work, industry and everyday life. Amazing Machines Trivia brings together 100 questions and fascinating facts about the clever machines that lift, cut, spin, pump, drive, build and transform the world around us. Inside, readers will explore simple machines, gears, pulleys, flywheels, steam engines, mill machinery, internal-combustion engines, electric motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, factory equipment, machine tools, agricultural machines, cranes, conveyors and robots. This trivia book is designed for curious readers of many ages, with a balanced mix of accessible, intermediate and more challenging questions. Each question is followed by the answer, extra detail and an interesting fact, making this more than just a quiz book. It is also an entertaining and screen-free way to learn how things work. Inspired in part by the remarkable machinery preserved in Britain's industrial heritage, the book also includes questions about mill engines, line shafts, centrifugal governors, compound engines, uniflow engines and other machines that once powered workshops and cotton mills. Inside you'll find: 100 Amazing Machines trivia questionsExtra facts and explanations with every answerA balanced mix of easier, medium and more challenging questionsTopics covering mechanical power, engines, machines in industry and ingenious inventionsA screen-free activity for adults, families, older children and curious readersA fun way to learn more about engineering, invention and mechanical know-howPerfect for quiet time, family quiz sessions, travel, holidays, gifts, classrooms or anyone who enjoys finding out how things work, Amazing Machines Trivia turns engineering and invention into an entertaining journey of discovery. From simple levers and gears to steam engines and industrial robots, this book celebrates the machines that helped change the world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…