How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information?

Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure?

Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic - it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science.

This book features in the following series: Basher, Basher Science .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Pan Macmillan .

Tom Jackson is the author of over 60 natural science books for children. He is a zoologist and has worked in publishing for many years. Basher books are available in over 20 countries and have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.