Train

Why Things Don't Work

by David West

This high-interest series looks at familiar machines and uses exciting illustrations to explore what can go wrong with them, to give a new slant on how things work. Cartoon-style illustrations will appeal to readers who may be put off by traditional non-fiction books.

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2006

About the author

David West is a graphic designer, illustrator and author of children's information books. He has produced over 500 titles on subjects ranging from dinosaurs and mythology to technology and science. Some of his best known titles include Brain Surgery for Beginners, 53 1/2 Things that Changed the World and Dinosaurs in My Street.

David went to art school in Kingston-upon-Thames and Harrow, where he specialised in information graphics. He lives in south west London with his wife, two sons, a cat and a goldfish who's over 14 years old.

When he's not illustrating, writing and designing he can be found fishing for salmon in Scottish rivers or painting portraits for fun.

Reviews

[Sri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buku Damar yang paling dia sukai. Apalagi kalau bukan karena tentang KERETA. Di dalam buku ini diterangkan prinsip kerja kereta uap dan kereta TGV. Sayang bagian TGV cuma sedikit. Selain itu juga sekilas diulas sejarah kereta api dan jenis-jenis kereta api. Lumayan juga, dari sini jadi tau tentang kereta Mallard dan Maglev selain Shinkansen dan TGV.