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The Way Things Work

David Macaulay

1988384 pagesabout 6–9 hours
1988
first published
  • 1988Dorling Kindersley · 384 pages · ENGISBN 9780863183232
  • 1988Houghton Mifflin · 384 pages · ENGISBN 9780395428573
  • 1992Colour Library Books · ENGISBN 9780862839710
  • 1998Houghton Mifflin Co. · 400 pages · ENGISBN 9780395938478
  • 2016Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company · 400 pages · ENGISBN 9781328663108
  • 1998Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd · 400 pagesISBN 9780751356434
  • 1988Houghton Mifflin · 384 pagesISBN 9780590429894
  • 2004Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd · 400 pagesISBN 9781405302388
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Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.

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