2015 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – How Machines Work

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How Machines Work

• Author: David Macaulay
• Age: From 7 To 10 years
• ISBN: 9780241203385
• Publication Date: 01 Oct 2015
• Pages: 32
• Retail Price: $19.99

Available for purchase on Amazon, and other online retailers such as Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, and Indie-Bound.
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David Macaulay’s How Machines Work uses pop-ups and award-winning illustrations to demonstrate the technology of six simple machines.
Follow the mad antics of Sloth and his side-kick Sengi as they try to break out of the zoo with the help of levers, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, wedges and wheels. Brought to life through pop-ups and pull-outs meaning you can explore six simple machines, from bicycles and cranes to hammers and drills, through interactive science. Packed with engaging, hands-on activities, David Macaulay’s How Machines Work will gear kids up for scientific and engineering greatness!
This unique book by award winning author, David Macaulay, features two mischievous animals who try to escape from the zoo using machines. Machines are explained in detail as you follow Sloth and Sengi in their escapades. The cover of the book has a working simple machine that features principals learned in the story.  The book is rich in detail and adventure and would make a great gift to put under the tree! I am giving my copy as a gift to a special family!