Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything




How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's space suit 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 humour 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.
Перейти к описанию и характеристикам| Издательство | Dorling Kindersley |
| Страниц | 32 |
| Язык | Английский |
| ISBN | 978-0-241-40347-1 |
How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's space suit 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 humour 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.
| Издательство | Dorling Kindersley |
| Страниц | 32 |
| Язык | Английский |
| ISBN | 978-0-241-40347-1 |
| Обложка | 7Б - твердая (плотная бумага или картон) |
| Бумага | Мелованная |
| Полиграфические особенности | Тиснение золотом, частичная лакировка, тиснение объемное |
| Иллюстрации | Цветные |
| Размеры | 258 × 308 × 9 mm |
| Вес, г | 534 |