Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything

Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything

EnglishHardback
Platt, Richard
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
EAN: 9780241403471
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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.

EAN 9780241403471
ISBN 0241403472
Binding Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Publication date April 2, 2020
Pages 32
Language English
Dimensions 308 x 260 x 9
Country United Kingdom
Authors Platt, Richard
Illustrators Biesty Stephen
Series DK Stephen Biesty Cross-Sections