Macaulay, David.

The way things work / David Macaulay. - Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1988. - 384 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Includes index.

Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines including a lawn sprinkler, pneumatic drill, electric guitar, and a smoke detector.

ISBN: 0395428572

LCCN: 88011270 /AC

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Technology--Popular works.
Technology.

Subjects--Index Terms: Technology

LC Class. No.: T47 / .M18 1988

Dewey Class. No.: 600