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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YA-- How astronauts navigate in space, how the Great Pyramids were built, and how the soft centers are put in pieces of chocolate are among the many questions answered in this fascinating book. Amply illustrated with full-color drawings, it is arranged into 12 categories that range from exploration of the universe to marvels of science to curiosities of food and drink. An eclectic mixture of information that can be read for pleasure or as a starting point for research papers or projects.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: How in the World?: A Fascinating Journey Through the World of Human Ingenuity (Hardcover)
I first saw this book at a friend's house and really enjoyed looking at it. Even children who are not able to read yet can learn lots of things just by looking at the pictures. It tells about everything from the ball in a ball-point pen, to how people figure out what the speed-limit should be for cars on high-ways, etc. I would encourage anyone who likes to learn about different things to pick up this book and give it a try!
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I have had this book since I was about ten years old and it never gets old!! There are so many random facts in here that you can always learn something new. How did Houdini escape? Howcome lightbulbs are so strong? How do they analyze the handwriting of kidnapers? How do people fake UFO sightings? It really is incredible - a must for every inquisitive kid (or adult) on your gift list!
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Seen this book at a friends and could hardly wait to get my own copy. A very nice book but minor shipping damage on the cover Thanks!! Represented well.
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New York, United States, Second World War, South America, First World War, Stone Age, Great Pyramid, Solar System, Halley's Comet, Hong Kong, Red Adair, Easter Island, Lloyd Webber, Los Angeles, North America, San Francisco, South Africa, Star Wars, Deep Thought, North Sea, Big Bang, Conan Doyle, General Electric, George Stephenson, Grand Gallery New!
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- The Theory of Relativity: & Other Essays by Albert Einstein on page 176, page 177, and page 183
- Phantom of the Opera - Andrew Lloyd Webber: Vocal Selections - Souvenir Edition by Andrew Lloyd Webber on page 68, and page 69
- Mount Rushmore: The Story Behind the Scenery (English Edition) by Lincoln Borglum on page 362, and page 363
- Big Secrets by William Poundstone on page 389, and Back Matter
- The Phantom of the Opera: Violin by Andrew Lloyd Webber on page 68, and page 69
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