Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

Name: Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
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Book Synopsis: Have you ever tried to learn more about some incredible thing, only to be frustrated by incomprehensible jargon? Randall Munroe is here to help. In Thing Explainer, he uses line drawings and only the thousand (or, rather, “ten hundred”) most common words to provide simple explanations for some of the most interesting stuff there is, including:

food-heating radio boxes (microwaves)
tall roads (bridges)
computer buildings (datacenters)
the shared space house (the International Space Station)
the other worlds around the sun (the solar system)
the big flat rocks we live on (tectonic plates)
the pieces everything is made of (the periodic table)
planes with turning wings (helicopters)
boxes that make clothes smell better (washers and dryers)
the bags of stuff inside you (cells)

How do these things work? Where do they come from? What would life be like without them? And what would happen if we opened them up, heated them up, cooled them down, pointed them in a different direction, or pressed this button? In Thing Explainer, Munroe gives us the answers to these questions and so many more. Funny, interesting, and always understandable, this book is for anyone—age 5 to 105—who has ever wondered how things work, and why.

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Are you tired of trying to understand complicated concepts that are filled with confusing jargon? Look no further - Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words is here to help. Authored by Randall Munroe, this book uses simple line drawings and the most commonly used words to explain some of the most fascinating things in the world. From microwaves to bridges, data centers to the International Space Station, Munroe breaks it down for you in a way that anyone can understand.

Ever wondered how your food-heating radio box (also known as a microwave) works? Or what makes tall roads (bridges) stand so strong? Munroe uncovers the secrets behind everyday objects and complex systems, all while using language that is easy to comprehend. With his sense of humor and knack for simplifying intricate subjects, he takes you on a journey to explore how our world operates.

Imagine learning about the wonders of the solar system, the tectonic plates beneath your feet, or even the planes with turning wings (also known as helicopters) - all without the confusion of technical terms. Thing Explainer opens up a whole new world of understanding for curious minds of all ages. Whether you're 5 or 105, this book will feed your curiosity and leave you with a deeper understanding of how things work.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with fascinating subjects in an accessible way. Get your copy of Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words now and embark on an enlightening journey of discovery!

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