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Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside some of the world’s most incredible machines and inventions?
Well now you can take a look inside a whole world of Marvelous MachinesUsing the see-through magic lens, you can learn about mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering by exploring the inner workings of machines.
In your kitchen or bedroom, beneath city streets, or far up in space, machines are at work day and night making, moving, building, and even thinking for us. In this eye-catching book, you can explore the hidden inner workings of machines and inventions: from everyday objects like toasters and bicycles, to cutting-edge technologies such as pill-sized medical robots and super-fast trains. The see-through magic lens will reveal how all these machines work, showing all the elements hidden within them – from wires and pipes, to magnetic and gravitational forces.
The ideal gift book for budding scientists and engineers aged 7+.
Includes index.
"Just the ticket for mechanically curious kids." - Kirkus Reviews
"A detachable acetate eyepiece lets budding engineers peek into buildings, the inner workings of vehicles from bicycles to submarines, and even a human torso." - Kirkus Reviews
“Kids enamored with how things work will love this book and others who like interactive books might learn something. It could amaze and entertain a preschooler, but has enough information and detail to engage an elementary school student.” - Clare Dombrowski, Youth Services Review
“The book’s accessible language enables children to understand the inner workings of everyday objects. ‘Find it’ sections add a scavenger hunt element, and children will love poring over the pages with their trusty red lens in search of secrets.” - Danielle Ballantyne, Foreword Reviews
"In this eye-catching book, you can explore the hidden inner workings of machines and inventions." - Nicki's Random Musings
Selected for the Children's Book Committee's Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring Into a New You“Includes a red magnifying glass for easy perusing of the many hidden parts of your favourite machines. - Let's Talk Picture Books