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The new way things work / David Macaulay, with Neil Ardley.
Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.
Record details
- ISBN: 0395938473
- ISBN: 9780395938478
- Physical Description: 400 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Co., [1998]
- Copyright: ©1998
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Rev. and updated ed. of: The way things work, 1988. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The mechanics of movement -- Harnessing the elements -- Working with waves -- Electricity & automation -- The digital domain -- The invention of machines -- Technical terms. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1180L Lexile |
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| Subject: | Technology > Popular works. Technology > Juvenile literature. Machines. Apparatuur. Werking. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion County Library | JUV 600 MAC (Text) | PPL60048 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Barry Lawrence - Pierce City Library | 600 MAC (Text) | 37884101388969 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Camden County Library District - Climax Springs | J 600 Macaulay (Text) | 31320003116592 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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The New Way Things Work
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Prelim Pages | p. 1 | |
| Part One | The Mechanics of Movement | p. 6 |
| Title; contents; introductions | p. 10 | |
| The Inclined Plane Locks and keys; cutting machines; can opener; plough; zipper | p. 18 | |
| Levers includes; lever in action; weighing machines; grand piano; manual typewriter; fighters ladder | p. 30 | |
| Wheel And Axle Wheel and axle at work waterwheel; turbine; windmill; wind turbine; dentist's drill | p. 36 | |
| Gears and Belts Includes: gear box; mechanical Clocks; differential; lawn sprinkler; cams and cranks; sewing machine | p. 54 | |
| Pulleys Chain hoist; counterweights; block and tackle; tower crane; escalator; lift | p. 62 | |
| Screws Screws at work; tap; drills and augers; combine harvester | p. 70 | |
| Rotating Wheels Gyroscope, starter motor; roller blind; car seat belt | p. 78 | |
| Springs Stapler; car suspension | p. 82 | |
| Friction Clutch; synchromesh; car brakes; oil rig; freedom from friction; perpetual motion | ||
| Part Two | Harnessing the Elements | p. 90 |
| Title, Contents, Introduction | p. 94 | |
| Floating Submersible; submarine; passenger boat; wind surfer; yacht; airship; hot-air balloon | p. 106 | |
| Flying Includes: airplane; airliner wing; helicopter; jump-jet; hydrofoil | p. 120 | |
| Pressure Power Includes: pumps; pneumatic drill; hydraulics; power steering; suction; carburetor; fuel injection | p. 142 | |
| Exploiting Heat Includes: heat waves; combustion engines; blast furnace; electric heater; toaster; refrigerator | p. 164 | |
| Nuclear Power Nuclear fission; nuclear fusion; nuclear weapons; fallout; nuclear reactor; fusion power | ||
| Part Three | Working with Waves | p. 174 |
| Title, Contents, Introduction | p. 178 | |
| Light and Images Includes: lighting; light bulb; mirrors; endoscope; lenses; telescopes; liquid crystals; holograms | p. 198 | |
| Photography Includes: cameras; color photograph; photo booth; movie camera; movie projector | p. 208 | |
| Printing Papermaking; printing plates; printing press; bookbinding | p. 218 | |
| Sound and Music Woodwind instruments; brass instruments; string instruments; percussion instruments; microphone; synthesizer; electric guitar; mixer; amplifier; loudspeakers; earphones; record player; tape recorder | p. 234 | |
| Telecommunications Telephone; radio transmitter; radio receiver; radio signals; television camera; camcorder; video recorder; television set; satellites; space telescope; radio telescope; satellite dish; space probes | ||
| Part Four | Electricity and Automation | p. 254 |
| Title, Contents, Introduction | p. 258 | |
| Electricity Includes: photocopier; air cleaner; ionizer; lightning conductor; quartz clock; self-winding watch; electric circuit; batteries; solar cell, remote control unit | p. 274 | |
| Magnetism Includes: magnets at work; electric bell; electric horn; maglev train; disc drive; electric generator; transformer; power supply; car ignition system | p. 290 | |
| Sensors and Detectors Includes: seismograph; air bag; autopilot; breath tester; smoke detector; X-rays; sonar; ultrasound; scanner; radar; metal detector; automatic doors; advanced burglar alarms; body scanner; automatic transmission; cruise control | ||
| New Section | ||
| Part Five | The Digital Domain | p. 310 |
| Title, Contents, Introduction? | ||
| The Digital Domain will consist of five main sections: Forming Bits; Storing Bits; Processing Bits; Sending Bits; Using Bits | ||
| All of the following topics will be covered within these five sections? | ||
| Analog/Digital Systems Binary code; digital pictures; analog |
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