{"product_id":"dk-david-macaulay-how-things-workisbn-9781465440130","title":"DK David Macaulay How Things Work","description":"Award-winning artist David Macaulay introduces readers to his hilarious new creations, Sloth and Sengi, in \u003ci\u003eHow Machines Work: Zoo Break!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet your cogs turning with these mega machines! This amazing, award-winning visual guide showcases the science and technology behind the most important machines ever invented. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Machines Work\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique book full of inspiring illustrations by award-winning artist David Macaulay and packed with interactive elements, including press-out models, pop-ups, and pull-outs. Sloth and his sidekick Sengi are two furry friends on hand to guide you through the book and break down the basics. They’ll give you the lowdown on levers, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, wedges, and wheels on this intrepid adventure. You’ll find out how all different technologies work, from bicycles, cranes, and drills to diggers, hammers, and zips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Along the way, you’ll help Sloth and Sengi plot their daring escape from the zoo using only newfound scientific knowledge to make a machine designed for break outs and break aways. But will they succeed? Grab this essential guide, get your brain in gear, and get set for engineering greatness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Youngsters will be eager to get their hands on this simply amazing book.\" — \u003cb\u003eBooklist (\u003ci\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Expertly blending comedy with a substantive look at physics and mechanics.\" — \u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly (\u003ci\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With much use of flaps, pop-ups, and inset booklets, the author expands on the comical plotline with glimpses of construction machinery, hydraulics, and several types of levers in action.\" — \u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews (\u003ci\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"…a vivid interactive introduction to simple scientific principles all neatly wrapped up in a story.\" — \u003cb\u003eTheGuardian.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This ingenious, entertaining, sturdily built book is sure to get the wheels turning for young engineers-in-the-works.\" — \u003cb\u003eShelf Awareness for Readers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As robust and inviting a physical book as you can possibly get.\" — \u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Illustrated with humor and affection…easily keeps the reader's attention.\" — \u003cb\u003eBoingBoing.net\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In today's STEM-centric world, it can be difficult to sift through all the available STEM books and find the perfect introductory text for children… \u003ci\u003eHow Machines Work: Zoo Break!\u003c\/i\u003e does just that.\" — \u003cb\u003eThe Children's Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaldecott Medal award winner and MacArthur fellow David Macaulay has illustrated and written over 25 books for children. His most famous work includes \u003ci\u003eThe Way Things Work\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCathedral\u003c\/i\u003e. His illustrations have been featured in popular, nonfiction books combining text and illustrations explaining architecture, design, and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Children","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304040386789,"sku":"NP9781465440130","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781465440129_2df983dc-82a9-42e5-9ee7-86628e958c07.jpg?v=1730756147","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/dk-david-macaulay-how-things-workisbn-9781465440130","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}