{"product_id":"stuff-you-need-to-know-paperback","title":"Stuff You Need to Know! - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Farndon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRob Beattie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eStuff You Need to Know\u003c\/i\u003e virtually overflows with illustrations and information about 28 activities and objects from everyday life. In fact, the book is so jam-packed that eight gatefolds provide the extra room needed to explain complex activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each item is on a double-page spread filled edge to edge with informative text in numbered sequence. Accurate, lighthearted illustrations reveal everything a step at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The stuff ranges from taking out the garbage to launching a rocket. Here are some examples: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Electricity -- Steam power, turbine, magnet, generator, current, transformer, mains, fuse, meter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Making a Pizza (gatefold): How does a pizzeria deliver a pizza so quickly? Ingredients for the pizza base and topping, what they are, and where they come from. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microwave Oven -- Molecules, waves, cross-section of a microwave oven, protective layer, timer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 3D Printer -- 3D model, CAD, programming in sections, nozzles, layers, spool, nozzle, acetone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Setting Up a Satellite (gatefold) -- SatNet, geostationary, ACTS, transponder, thrusters, parabolic antennae\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Solar Panels -- Thermal energy, photo voltaic panels, pump, solar energy, solar power stations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Toilet Tank -- Float, siphon tank, siphon ball, bowl, flow, suction, piston, valve, water supply pipe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Weather Report -- Weather balloons, weather centers, satellites, GTS, supercomputer, chart, forecast. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eStuff You Need to Know!\u003c\/i\u003e has the fascinating stories behind the everyday activities that we all take for granted. Readers of all ages will be surprised where the answers take them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e John Farndon is an internationally known author of over 300 books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eDo Not Open\u003c\/i\u003e. His children's books have been honored with numerous prizes, including \u003ci\u003eScience Books and Films\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books for Children, and his \u003ci\u003ePractical Encyclopedia of Rocks and Minerals\u003c\/i\u003e was one of \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e's top-15 selling books. He has been shortlisted a record four times for the Junior Science Book Prize. Find him at johnfarndon.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 11.51 x 8.76 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47317606498553,"sku":"9781770854949","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/cm5zeFhVUmRlLzM0YlFQQ3BweWV5UT09.webp?v=1769449267","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/stuff-you-need-to-know-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}