How in the World?
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Chapter Book · 1990

How in the World?

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Discover the secrets behind 425 technological marvels.

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448 pages
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Uncover the mysteries of human ingenuity with 425 technological breakthroughs. From the construction of the Great Pyramid to the magic of pulling a rabbit from a hat, explore how these wonders work. Dive into the principles that power lasers, holograms, and more, revealing the fascinating processes behind our greatest achievements. What secrets will you uncover?

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This fascinating reference answers those How in the world do they do that? questions with engrossing explanations of the principles behind the most important technological achievements of the past and present. Twelve absorbing sections and over 1,200 illustrations, cover the full range of man’s ingenuity, the heights of his inventiveness.

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Hardcover
Pages
448
Audience
Adult
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Books about scienceBooks about technologyBooks about curiosity
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Publication
Published
October 1, 1990
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780895773531

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