Break Down: Explosions, implosions, crashes, crunches, cracks, and more ... a How Things Wor k look at how things don't
$3.09
Description
Book Synopsis: Boom! Crash! Crumble! A wrecking ball smashes into the side of a building, sending pieces flying. It's an awe-inspiring sight. It's also science! This book explores how things break down, crack, explode, crumple, and shatter. This fun, unique take on a how-things-work book explores the world through the lens of what it takes for things to, well, not work. In these vibrantly illustrated pages, you'll peer through the smoke and rubble of controlled demolitions to discover the properties of building materials. Then get a glimpse of the inner workings of a cracked cell phone screen, peek carefully at mega-avalanches and sinkholes, and hold on tight as wrecking balls swing and car crushers crunch metal. Buckle up with crash-test dummies and travel back in time to explore the world's most famous failures (looking at you, Leaning Tower of Pisa). Featuring hands-on activities that walk kids through their own experiments in destruction, Break Down! will change the way you look at the world.
Topics include:
- Demolition and controlled destruction
- Things that are built to break
- History's famous failures
- Natural disasters
- And more!
Complete the collection with these other National Geographic Kids Titles:
- How Things Work
- How Things Work: Inside Out
- How Things Work: Then and Now
Check out the How Things Work video series on the National Geographic Kids YouTube channel.
Details
Looking for a thrilling, action-packed book that will leave you on the edge of your seat? Look no further! Introducing "Break Down!", a captivating journey through the world of destruction and chaos. From explosions to implosions, crashes to crunches, and everything in between, this book offers a fascinating look at how things don't work. Let your curiosity run wild as you explore the science behind spectacular failures and mind-boggling collapses.
Don't just read about it, experience it firsthand! "Break Down!" takes you on a mesmerizing visual adventure, where you'll witness the incredible power of wrecking balls smashing through buildings and controlled demolitions that leave you in awe. This book goes beyond the surface, delving into the properties of building materials and uncovering the secrets of how things break down, crack, explode, crumple, and shatter.
But that's not all! With "Break Down!", you'll also gain insights into the inner workings of everyday objects. Ever wondered what lies beneath a cracked cell phone screen? Or how mega-avalanches and sinkholes form? Prepare to be amazed as you peer through the smoke and rubble, revealing the hidden mechanisms that make our world tick.
Experience history's most epic failures and witness the disasters that shaped our world. From the infamous Leaning Tower of Pisa to other renowned failures, you'll be transported back in time to explore the dramatic events that still captivate our imaginations. And to make it even more thrilling, "Break Down!" includes hands-on activities that allow you to conduct your own experiments in destruction, making learning an interactive and engaging experience.
Ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure? Complete your collection with other exciting titles from National Geographic Kids: "How Things Work", "How Things Work: Inside Out", and "How Things Work: Then and Now". And for even more exploration, check out the How Things Work video series on the National Geographic Kids YouTube channel. Are you prepared to embrace the chaos? Get your copy of "Break Down!" today and discover a whole new perspective on the world.
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