Engineering
Engineering
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Engineering

Written by Tom Jackson & illustrated by Simon Basher
Part of the Basher Science Book Series
$19.99
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9 - 11
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128
Page count
Jan 13, 2026
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How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smartphone store information? Step into the Basher Science world to find out, with Engineering. This new edition has a fresh new look, and updated, fascinating facts! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today’s society are constructed, and how they function. Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Read along to answer these questions and many more! Perfect for home and school, this unique book explains difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible and understandable. Chatty first-person text by Tom Jackson and stylish, contemporary character illustrations by Simon Basher give a voice, personality and story to each topic - it’s a truly incredible way to communicate science. Learn even more with the Basher Science series, including: Planet Earth, Algebra and Geometry, Human Body, and Wild Weather.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780753480748
    Publication Date
    January 13, 2026
    Publisher
    Kingfisher
    Original Publication Date
    January 13, 2026
    Page Count
    128
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    9 - 11 years

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