The new way things work

The new way things work

David Macaulay

Book - 1998

Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.

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Subjects
Technology > Juvenile literature.
Published
Boston : Houghton Mifflin 1998.
Language
English
Main Author
David Macaulay (-)
Other Authors
Neil Ardley (-)
Item Description
Rev. and updated ed. of: The way things work, 1988.
Physical Description
400 p. : ill
ISBN
9780395938478
  • Prelim Pages
  • Part One. The Mechanics of Movement
  • Title; contents; introductions
  • The Inclined Plane Locks and keys; cutting machines; can opener; plough; zipper
  • Levers includes; lever in action; weighing machines; grand piano; manual typewriter; fighters ladder
  • Wheel And Axle Wheel and axle at work waterwheel; turbine; windmill; wind turbine; dentist's drill
  • Gears and Belts Includes: gear box; mechanical Clocks; differential; lawn sprinkler; cams and cranks; sewing machine
  • Pulleys Chain hoist; counterweights; block and tackle; tower crane; escalator; lift
  • Screws Screws at work; tap; drills and augers; combine harvester
  • Rotating Wheels Gyroscope, starter motor; roller blind; car seat belt
  • Springs Stapler; car suspension
  • Friction Clutch; synchromesh; car brakes; oil rig; freedom from friction; perpetual motion
  • Part Two. Harnessing the Elements
  • Title, Contents, Introduction
  • Floating Submersible; submarine; passenger boat; wind surfer; yacht; airship; hot-air balloon
  • Flying Includes: airplane; airliner wing; helicopter; jump-jet; hydrofoil
  • Pressure Power Includes: pumps; pneumatic drill; hydraulics; power steering; suction; carburetor; fuel injection
  • Exploiting Heat Includes: heat waves; combustion engines; blast furnace; electric heater; toaster; refrigerator
  • Nuclear Power Nuclear fission; nuclear fusion; nuclear weapons; fallout; nuclear reactor; fusion power
  • Part Three. Working with Waves
  • Title, Contents, Introduction
  • Light and Images Includes: lighting; light bulb; mirrors; endoscope; lenses; telescopes; liquid crystals; holograms
  • Photography Includes: cameras; color photograph; photo booth; movie camera; movie projector
  • Printing Papermaking; printing plates; printing press; bookbinding
  • Sound and Music Woodwind instruments; brass instruments; string instruments; percussion instruments; microphone; synthesizer; electric guitar; mixer; amplifier; loudspeakers; earphones; record player; tape recorder
  • Telecommunications Telephone; radio transmitter; radio receiver; radio signals; television camera; camcorder; video recorder; television set; satellites; space telescope; radio telescope; satellite dish; space probes
  • Part Four. Electricity and Automation
  • Title, Contents, Introduction
  • Electricity Includes: photocopier; air cleaner; ionizer; lightning conductor; quartz clock; self-winding watch; electric circuit; batteries; solar cell, remote control unit
  • Magnetism Includes: magnets at work; electric bell; electric horn; maglev train; disc drive; electric generator; transformer; power supply; car ignition system
  • Sensors and Detectors Includes: seismograph; air bag; autopilot; breath tester; smoke detector; X-rays; sonar; ultrasound; scanner; radar; metal detector; automatic doors; advanced burglar alarms; body scanner; automatic transmission; cruise control
  • New Section
  • Part Five. The Digital Domain
  • Title, Contents, Introduction?
  • The Digital Domain will consist of five main sections: Forming Bits; Storing Bits; Processing Bits; Sending Bits; Using Bits
  • All of the following topics will be covered within these five sections?
  • Analog/Digital Systems Binary code; digital pictures; analog
Review by Booklist Review

Gr. 6 and up. In this revised edition of a fascinating 1988 introduction to modern machines, the artwork appears more vivid, and the text has been updated (for example, the record player is termed obsolete; the self-winding watch has been added). The first four sections (and "Eureka," the historical roundup of machines), however, are much as they were in the first book. The biggest change is an added section, "Digital Domain," which incorporates information on computers, some of which was presented in the earlier edition, and greatly expands on it, including explanations of a number of other digital-based devices--from the scanner to the compact disc player. Like the other sections, the new one is a ready combination of text bytes, labeled cutaway diagrams, and the occasional cartoon appearance of a woolly mammoth who functions as spectator, test pilot, and guinea pig to demonstrate the laws of physics and machine technology. The emphasis on the visuals makes the science easier to grasp as well as fun to browse. A sure bet for both adult and juvenile collections. --Stephanie Zvirin

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Library Journal Review

The Great Woolly Mammoth and his inventor friend have obviously been hard at work creating this new, updated version of David Macaulay's classic about scientific principles applied to the world around us. This time users can go to Mammoth School (and engage in interactive learning via test questions and researching answers), use a log book (to scout the disc's terrain, track your progress, and earn test certificates), enter Bill's Digital Domain (covering digital developments from Global Positioning Systems to ATMs, the Internet, cell phones, DVD, and virtual reality), poke through a Warehouse of mechanical devices, explore the principles of science (using levers, pulleys, friction, cams, etc.), study science throughout history, read about noted inventors, and‘best of all‘watch hilarious Mammoth Movies that provide a context for all the scientific stuff. Bottom Line: This disc is destined for our "Best of 1998 List": a complete revision that's even better than the spectacular original. Highly recommended for every home and library collection. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4 Up-The popular "guide to the workings of machines" (Houghton, 1988) has been updated to include the digital world. Of the 80 new pages advertised on the cover, 60 are found in the added section on computer technology. Very few items (parking meters and bicycle brakes) have disappeared into obsolescence, a few new ones have appeared (camcorders and airbags), and cosmetic changes are evident throughout in the enhanced color printing. The features that made the first edition a publishing phenomenon remain. Macaulay's clear and comprehensible drawings are accompanied by Neil Ardley's explanations, and in this edition the technical writer gets credit for his expertise on the title page. The bemused woolly mammoth of the original edition continues to demonstrate his prehistorically simple ideas on such concepts as heat, pressure, fire fighting, sending messages, etc., adding whimsical entries to entertain browsers. While much of the material remains unaltered, the significance of computer technology in our world makes this new edition a vital update or new purchase.-Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

An update of the heralded original, this edition includes a new section on The Digital Domain--computer keyboards, compact disk players, and e-mail. Glos., ind. From HORN BOOK Fall 1999, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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