The way things work -

David Macaulay

DK

2004

400 páginas

13h 20m

ISBN-10: 1405302380

What really makes the things around us tick? Did you know that the principle behind the zip fastener also governed the building of the pyramids? Or that the dentist's drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? The inner workings of hundreds of machines and devices are explained in this look at technology through time. Perfect for anyone who's ever wondered what really makes things tick.