Instant Engineering

by Joel Levy

Instant Engineering pulls together all the pivotal engineering theories and discoveries into one concise volume. Each page contains a discrete 'cheat sheet', which tells you the most important facts in bite-sized chunks, meaning you can become an expert in an instant. From Archimedes to Elon Musk, from screws and pulleys to the steam engine, and from the canal boat to the space rocket, every key figure, theory or term is expressed in succinct and lively text and graphics. Perfect for the knowledge hungry and time poor, this collection of graphic-led lessons makes engineering interesting and accessible. Everything you need to know and more is here.

Genres: Engineering

Paperback

About the author

Joel Levy is a writer and journalist specializing in science and history. He is the author of over a dozen books, including The Little Book of Conspiracies and Scientific Feuds: From Galileo to the Human Genome Project. Phobiapedia is his first book for children.

Reviews

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Instant Engineering is made up of 170 pages of fascinating details about engineering theories, discoveries, or scientists. I think this is a great book if you have a teenager, as it opens up a discussion on these subjects.
The topics mentioned in the book vary from CRISPR-CAS9 to the bouncing bomb.