Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

Jackson, Tom

ISBN 10: 0753473119 / ISBN 13: 9780753473115

Published by MacMillan, 2017

About this Item

pp. 128.

Seller Inventory # 371301778

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines
• Publisher: MacMillan
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753473119
• ISBN 13: 9780753473115
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Basher, Simon
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information?

Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure?

Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic -- it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science.

About the Authors

Tom Jackson is a highly experienced science writer and editor who has written many titles in the bestselling series Eyewitness Science, including Computer and Science. His other titles include How to Build a Human Body and his book on the history, science and technology behind refrigerators, Chilled. Tom lives in Bristol.

Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, author and artist. His range of work includes large scale paintings, animation, printmaking and digital media. He is best known for creating and illustrating a novel series of books that make science and other topics fun and accessible for younger students. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation. Simon Basher lives and works in London, England.