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Stephen Biesty's incredible cross-sections of everything (Second edition 25 years anniversary edition)

Platt, RichardBiesty, Stephen(Illustrated by)
Part of the DK Stephen Biesty Cross-Sections series
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How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together?

Why does an astronaut's space suit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear?

Who puts the jam in doughnuts?Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything.

His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line of a factory making newspapers or exploring the insides of the Saturn V rocket.

Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector.

Written with humour and fascinating facts to guide you through the illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you.

First published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers.

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DK Children
0241403472 / 9780241403471
Hardback
600
02/04/2020
United Kingdom
English
32 pages (some folded) : illustrations (colour)
31 cm
Previous edition: 1997.