First How Things Work Encyclopedia: A First Reference Guide for Inquisitive Minds

First How Things Work Encyclopedia: A First Reference Guide for Inquisitive Minds

Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the <i>How Things Work Encyclopedia</i> lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves. With close-ups, cutaways, and diagrams bringing the technology to life, and timelines illustrating the development of inventions, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the <i>How Things Work Encyclopedia</i> lets children really see and understand what's going on inside.