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Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.
Houghton Mifflin
November 1998
On Sale: October 26, 1998
400 pages
ISBN: 0395938473
EAN: 9780395938478
Hardcover (reprint)
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Childrens | Non-Fiction
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