Stupendous and Tremendous Technology: Mega and Mighty Machines

Claudia Martin (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

32 Seiten

2023 | Illustrated edition
Wayland (Verlag)
978-1-5263-1605-9 (ISBN)

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Core technology topics are explored through an entertaining mix of facts, photos and artwork

Say hello to the marvels of machinery with this fast-fact-packed exploration of all things mechanical. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.

Machines explores the most interesting, weird and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of machine in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.

Machines takes a look at the six simples machines, including wheels, levers and inclined planes as well as more complex machines, such as pulleys, springs and hydraulics. There is also a fun activity to build a marshmallow-flinging catapult for budding STEMsters to try out!

The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with how things work. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.

Title in the series:
Clever and Crafty Computers
Mega and Mighty Machines
Remarkable and Roving Robots
Terrific and Trailblazing Transport

Also available is Stupendous and Tremendous Science:
Ecstatic and Excellent Energy
Happy and Healthy Human Body
Powerful and Pongy Plants
Soaring and Spectacular Space

Claudia Martin has worked in book publishing for 17 years. She is the author of several books and websites for children and young people. Her favourite subjects are history, current affairs and technology.

1: Magnificent machines
1: Getting moving
1: Wonderful wedges
1: Up the ramp
1: Wheely good
1: Lovely levers
1: Pull a pulley
1: Screw it in
1: Go up a gear
1: Round and round
1: Springy springs
1: Fabulous fluids
1: Astonishing activity: Build a catapult
1: Glossary
1: Further information
1: Index

Erscheinungsdatum	10.06.2022
Reihe/Serie	Stupendous and Tremendous Technology
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 270 mm
Gewicht	340 g
Themenwelt	Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Naturwissenschaft / Technik
ISBN-10	1-5263-1605-6 / 1526316056
ISBN-13	978-1-5263-1605-9 / 9781526316059
Zustand	Neuware