{"product_id":"stuff-you-need-to-know-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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e John Farndon is an internationally known author of over 300 books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eDo Not Open\u003c\/i\u003e. His children's books have been honored with numerous prizes, including \u003ci\u003eScience Books and Films\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books for Children, and his \u003ci\u003ePractical Encyclopedia of Rocks and Minerals\u003c\/i\u003e was one of \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e's top-15 selling books. He has been shortlisted a record four times for the Junior Science Book Prize. Find him at johnfarndon.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50475430150418,"sku":"9781770854949","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ada1093d-bf71-4798-8d9b-b9e635ca6c22.jpg?v=1730235759","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stuff-you-need-to-know-9781770854949","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}