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See Inside How Things Work

By Conrad Mason
Series: See Inside
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See Inside How Things Work by Conrad Mason is a fascinating children's book that explores the mechanics and engineering behind everyday objects and machines. Packed with colourful illustrations and interactive flaps, it reveals the inner workings of everything from household gadgets to massive vehicles, sparking curiosity and making complex concepts accessible and engaging for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about how everyday objects and machines function. Filled with engaging illustrations and lift-the-flap surprises, it is ideal for children who love to explore and learn about the world around them. It appeals to young minds eager to discover the mechanics behind various fascinating technologies in an interactive way.

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Features inventions, machines, gadgets and devices, and facts and information about how they work. This flap book contains over 90 flaps which reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines and microwaves and other machines. It includes internet links to websites with animations, games and experiments.

Use the flaps to uncover and understand the inner workings of all sorts of machines.

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Use the flaps to uncover and understand the inner workings of all sorts of machines.

An amazing flap book packed with inventions, machines, gadgets, devices, and facts and information about how they work. Over 90 flaps reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines, microwaves, and many, many other machines.

Includes internet links to websites with animations, games, and experiments.

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    Use the flaps to uncover and understand the inner workings of all sorts of machines. An amazing flap book packed with inventions, machines, gadgets, devices, and facts and information about how they work. Over 90 flaps reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines, microwaves, and many, many other machines. Includes internet links to websites with animations, games, and...
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See Inside How Things Work by Conrad Mason is praised for being a bold and engaging book featuring sturdy pages. It's designed for children to explore the mechanics of everyday objects through vibrant illustrations and interactive elements, like lifting flaps. The book covers a range of topics from household items to industrial machines and is seen as an exciting, visual, and educational tool that combines text with detailed imagery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780746098516

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 25 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Colin King

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 730g

Pages: 16

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About the Author

Conrad Mason (Author)
Conrad Mason grew up in Oxford, and studied Classics at Cambridge. After graduating he became an editor at Usborne, and now he edits children's fiction for Working Partners. His Tales of Fayt children's series and award-winning middle grade novel, The Girl in Wooden Armour, are all published by David Fickling Books. He likes to read, run, and play the mandolin. Conrad now lives in the Chilterns with his wife and children.

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