{"product_id":"stuff-you-need-to-know-john-farndon-9781770854949","title":"Stuff You Need to Know!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eStuff You Need to Know\u003c\/i\u003e virtually overflows with illustrations and information about 28 activities and objects from everyday life. In fact, the book is so jam-packed that eight gatefolds provide the extra room needed to explain complex activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each item is on a double-page spread filled edge to edge with informative text in numbered sequence. Accurate, lighthearted illustrations reveal everything a step at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \"stuff\" ranges from taking out the garbage to launching a rocket. Here are some examples: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Electricity -- Steam power, turbine, magnet, generator, current, transformer, mains, fuse, meter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Making a Pizza (gatefold): How does a pizzeria deliver a pizza so quickly? Ingredients for the pizza base and topping, what they are, and where they come from. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microwave Oven -- Molecules, waves, cross-section of a microwave oven, protective layer, timer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 3D Printer -- 3D model, CAD, programming in sections, nozzles, layers, spool, nozzle, acetone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Setting Up a Satellite (gatefold) -- SatNet, geostationary, ACTS, transponder, thrusters, parabolic antennae\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Solar Panels -- Thermal energy, photo voltaic panels, pump, solar energy, solar power stations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Toilet Tank -- Float, siphon tank, siphon ball, bowl, flow, suction, piston, valve, water supply pipe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Weather Report -- Weather balloons, weather centers, satellites, GTS, supercomputer, chart, forecast. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eStuff You Need to Know!\u003c\/i\u003e has the fascinating stories behind the everyday activities that we all take for granted. Readers of all ages will be surprised where the answers take them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Farndon, Rob Beattie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1770854940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770854949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.51h x 8.76w x 0.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2015 pg. 134","brand":"John Farndon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986336973055,"sku":"9781770854949","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6f6ac218-6a1c-471e-a85f-c672da335563.jpg?v=1683282763","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/stuff-you-need-to-know-john-farndon-9781770854949","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}