Description
| Product ID: | 9780241403471 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Series: | DK Stephen Biesty Cross-Sections |
| Title: | Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything |
| Authors: | Author: Richard Platt, Stephen Biesty |
| Page Count: | 32 |
| Subjects: | Children’s picture books, Picture books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology, Educational: Technology, Science & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Educational: Technology, Interest age: from c 8 years |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's space suit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts?Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line of a factory making newspapers or exploring the insides of the Saturn V rocket. Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector. Written with humour and fascinating facts to guide you through the illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you. First published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers. How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut''s space suit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts? |
| Imprint Name: | DK Children |
| Publisher Name: | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-04-02 |
