53 results for "The Way Things Work Game" between $5.00 and $50.00

Based on the Best-Selling Book How do machines move heavy loads? What is a fulcrum and what's it used for? These are just a few of the questions you'll encounter in this entertaining game. There are three levels of play which challenge you to conduct experiments, figure out solutions to mechanical problems and test your knowledge using memory, strategy, observation and math skills. The game includes a booklet of 50 additional experiments. Ages 10+.

About This ItemHow do machines move heavy loads? What is a fulcrum? Why does a car move faster when the incline is steeper? Based on the popular David Macaulay book, this game enables players to conduct experiments, figure out solutions and test their knowledge using memory, strategy, learning and observing skills. For 2-4 players ages 10 and up.

Pages: 400, Edition: Rev Sub, Hardcover, Houghton Mifflin Books for Children

Learn about mega machines, amazing inventions, and cool gadgets! Ages 8 and up! 25 live-action videos featuring David Macaulay, Platforms: Windows Vista Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Mac OS X, ESRB Rating: Everyone

Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines

Figure out how things work as you play! Why does a car move faster when the incline is steeper? Learn about this and much more. Unlock the mysteries of machines and their effect on the world. 2-4 players. Ages 10+.

The program is built around an A-Z guide which covers recognizable machines ranging from Airliner Wings to Zippers. Each machine is illustrated with stills and cutaways as well as animation, and some have audio captioning. A glossary providing definitions of terminology used in each machine's description is accessed with a mouse click. The user can also click on "Principles" for an explanation of the scientific principles behind each machine, "History" for an overview of the machine's invention including...

Bursting with machines, movies, animations and gizmos, plus all the wit and humor of David Macaulay, this program explains the fascinating worlds of history's from 7000 B.C. to the present. The program is divided into four main sections : " The A-Z of Machines", "Principles of Science", "History" and "Inventors" each explaining the workings of more than 150 simple and complex machines and inventions.

Learn about science and machines Bursting with machines, movies, animations and gizmos, plus all the wit and humor of David Macaulay, this program explains the fascinating worlds of history's from 7000 B.C. to the present. The program is divided into four main sections : " The A-Z of Machines", "Principles of Science", "History" and "Inventors" each explaining the workings of more than 150 simple and complex machines and inventions. ...

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The third full length album from Universal Poplab. Recorded at the Danish island of Läsö. Includes the hit singles Fame & Hate and On The Run and eight other splendid tracks. You can always get a taste of all the artists released on Wonderland Records on one easy page: www.wonderlandrecords.com/ex Easy to listen and also two free mp3s with all artists and links to their homepages/ MySpace- sites and more. Enjoy!

Ex-Library, with usual marks,Binding tight,pages clean,moderate shelf wear, DJ has some edge wear and small tears,Oversized, Ships Daily.

The information age is upon us, baffling us with thousands of complicated state-of-the-art technologies. To help make sense of the computer age, David Macaulay brings us The New Way Things Work. This completely updated and expanded edition describes twelve new machines and includes more than seventy new pages detailing the latest innovations. With an entirely new section that guides us through the complicated world of digital machinery, where masses of electronic information can be squeezed onto...

Did you know that the principle behind the zipper also governed the building of the pyramids? Did you know that the dentist's drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? These are some of the fascinating connections made by Macaulay in this brilliant but highly enjoyable guide to the workings of machines. And when Macaulay says machines, he means everything that moves, even using nail clippers when discussing the basics of levers. He provides wonderful drawings to demonstrate how gears work...

Pages: 3, Digital, Thomson Gale

Details: Book has a light shelf lean and bow to spine, rubbing at edges and corners. Rubbing to dust jacket with some scuffs, light wrinkles at corners. Pen mark to jacket spine. ISBN: 0-671-22078-0

Pages: 320, Edition: 2, Hardcover, Industrial Press, Inc.