Building Machines

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Publisher
Walker Books
Genre
Children’s Non-Fiction

Building Machines

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    Synopsis

    Explore the mechanics behind simple machines and mechanisms - from cogs and axles to pulleys and cranks - then build your very own construction machines. A must for budding engineers, this unique interactive book contains all you need to put together 9 working models Just follow the simple instructions to bolt colour-coded cogs, rods and wheels onto the perforated workshop - then discover for yourself how each machine works.

     

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