This series encourages the reader to explore simple design and technology concepts and try them out in practical projects. Each book explains the basic principles of the subject, starting with fundamental concepts of functional design, such as those found in nature, and working through to advanced modern technology. Each section opens contains a practical project or experiment to illustrate the design principles involved. Colour illustrations explain the practical projects, while colour photographs are widely used to enhance the main text. In this book the authors guide the reader through the basic concepts of machine technology, looking at simple levers, wheels and pulleys. Labour-saving devices are shown incorporated into more complicated machinery, such as windmills, pumps, clocks and the internal combustion engine. Data sorting is developed into computer technology and process automation leads to an investigation of robotics. The book also looks at machines of the future.
- ISBN10 0750200391
- ISBN13 9780750200394
- Publish Date 31 May 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 48
- Language English