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Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections of Everything

By (author) Richard Platt, Illustrated by Stephen Biesty

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How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit 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 humor 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.

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Normally shipped | Usually dispatched in 3 to 4 weeks as supplier is out of stock
Publisher | DK
Published date | 26 May 2020
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 32
Dimensions | 308 x 260 x 9mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 482g
ISBN | 978-1-4654-9000-1
Readership Age |
BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / science & technology / how things work


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