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How Things Are Made: From Automobiles To Zippers
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For anyone, young or old, who has ever wondered, how do they make those?here is an entertaining, illustrated exploration of the process behind the manufacture of everyday items.What are bulletproof vests made of? How do manufacturers get lipstick into the tube? How much brass does it take to make a trumpet? The answers and so much more fascinating information can be found in How Things Are Made, a behindthescene look at everyday objects of all kinds, from guitars, sunscreen, and seismographs to running shoes, jetpacks, and chocolate.Each page of How Things Are Made features informative stepbystep text along with detailed but easytofollow illustrations, diagrams, and sidebars to tell the stories behind the things we sometimes take for granted but often wonder about. Did you know that Edison didn't really invent the light bulb? Or that the first bar code was on a pack of Wrigley Spearmint gum? Or that a maple seed inspired the design for the helicopter? Discover these fascinating anecdotes and much more in How Things Are Made.What are bulletproof vests made of? How do they get lipstick into the tube? How much brass does it take to make a trumpet? The answersand so much more fascinating informationcan be found in How Things Are Made, a behindthemachine look at everyday objects of all kinds, from guitars, helicopters, and compact discs to lawn mowers, running shoes, and chocolate.Each page of How Things Are Made features informative, stepbystep text along with detailed illustrations, diagrams, and sidebars to tell the stories behind the things we sometimes take for granted but often wonder about. Did you know that Edison didn't really invent the light bulb? Or that the first bar code was on a pack of Wrigley Spearmint gum? Find out these answers and much more in How Things Are Made.
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