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How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line of a factory making newspapers or exploring the insides of the Saturn V rocket. Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector. Written with humor and fascinating facts to guide you through the illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you. First published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781465490001
  • ISBN-10: 1465490000
  • Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
  • Publish Date: May 2020
  • Dimensions: 11.9 x 10.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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