Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections of Everything
Author | : Richard Platt |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2020-05-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780744025996 |
ISBN-13 | : 0744025990 |
Rating | : 4/5 (990 Downloads) |
Download or read book Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections of Everything written by Richard Platt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit 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 humor 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.