Practical D&T: Mechanical Construction Hardback (Practical Design & Technology S.)

by RichardBeeden (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.25

  Approaching the design and making element of KS3 Design and Technology through the construction of toys and gadgets, this series covers all stages of the process, from the principles of research and analysis, designing and planning, to making specific projects and evaluating them. Each book provides an introduction to the area of technology under discussion - what it is, why it is used and the advantages of using the particular technology; explains the appropriate tools and equipment and gives likely materials and components and details of their working characteristics and properties; includes industrial case studies to show the principles of design and making in and action; and provides instructions on making a variety of exciting and original projects. This title focuses on mechanical constructions.