Publisher's Synopsis
Join the savvy, accident prone Stickmen on a journey of discovery of how things work. From gigantic machines to submarines and aircraft carriers. How helicopters hover and high-speed trains stay on the line using powerful magnets. View inner and outer workings and discover what makes these amazing machines special. Find out about...
- how rip-roaring roller-coasters stay on the tracks
- the airplane that flew round the world, powered just by the sun
- why hovercrafts need giant fans to keep afloat
- why one of the largest machines in the world has to be buried underground
- ... and much more.
Clear, cut-away illustrations and diagrams reveal mechanisms at work, with the Stickmen always on hand to share facts (and jokes), explain functions - and even help to load baggage onto a plane!
About the Stickmen SeriesFun, accessible and lively books that explain and show how things work, each of these awesome books feature cut-away friendly illustrations, diagrams and fascinating nuggets of information - making (sometimes difficult) subjects easy to grasp. And the accident-prone Stickmen characters add a touch of humor to these engaging topics.