Scientific American How Things Work Today 2000 Marshall Editions 9780375410239

An Eclectic Style
(2187)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $11.53
ApproximatelyRM 47.85
or Best Offer
Condition:
Good
“Good condition. Shows wear along the dust cover edges with very little wear along page edges. ”... Read moreabout condition
Breathe easy. Free returns.
Shipping:
US $6.72 (approx RM 27.89) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Lutz, Florida, United States
Save on combined shipping
Shop multiple items
We'll automatically apply shipping discounts if you purchase two or more eligible items from the same seller.
Bundle and save
To confirm if items are eligible, simply add them to cart and you'll see the combined shipping total at checkout.
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, 21 Nov and Tue, 25 Nov to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Seller pays for return shipping.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:186897743459
Last updated on Nov 16, 2025 21:26:27 MYTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Good condition. Shows wear along the dust cover edges with very little wear along page edges. ...
Country of Origin
United States
Product Group
Book
Binding
Hardcover
Signed
No
Custom Bundle
No
Ex Libris
No
Book Series
N/A
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults
Inscribed
No
Weight
2.88 lbs
Vintage
No
Personalize
No
Type
Illustrated Book
Era
2000s
Special Attributes
1st Edition
Personalized
No
Features
1st Edition
ISBN
9780375410239
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0375410236
ISBN-13
9780375410239
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1752146

Product Key Features

Book Title
Scientific American : How Things Work Today
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
General, Essays
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Author
Marshall Editions Ltd. Staff
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
46.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-059027
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
600
Synopsis
Biotechnology, computers, cell phones, and the Internet -- they're all having a major impact on our lives as the twenty-first century begins. Surrounded by today's array of new technologies, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and bewildered. For more than a century,Scientific Americanhas made the machines and technologies that make up our world understandable. InScientific American: How Things Work Todayyou'll find over 100 topics explored in easy-to-understand text and made absolutely clear with the aid of more than 600 fully annotated, three-dimensional illustrations and color photographs. Do you know where all those stairs on the escalator go when they get to the top? Did you know that every time you use a credit card the clerk bounces a signal off a satellite to get an okay for your purchase? Have you ever wondered how your e-mail gets from here to there? Or how the signal finds your cell phone when you're hundreds of miles from home?Scientific Americanknows, and inScientific American: How Things Work Today, it tells and shows you how the world around you works, with three-dimensional illustrations, diagrams, and exploded views as well as up-to-the-minute color photographs. And the explanations are in the concise, understandable language that has madeScientific Americanthe most successful popular science magazine in the world. Scientific Americanhas been the authoritative popular source of science information about how the world works for more than 150 years. Now, in the first book based on the magazine's popular "Working Knowledge" column,Scientific Americanreveals exactly how the wonders of the modern world work. Assembled by a team of professional science and technology writers,Scientific American: How Things Work Todayshows the hidden workings of satellites, the Space Shuttle, subways, sewers, the Internet, electron microscopes, and many of the other systems and devices that help make our world what it is and us who we are. With lavish pictures, photographs, and hundreds of explanations to how our world works, this book is an essential addition to every family's library.
LC Classification Number
T47.S43 2000

Item description from the seller

About this seller

An Eclectic Style

100% positive feedback•2.3K items sold

Joined May 2001
Usually responds within 24 hours
Welcome to An Eclectic Style, your ultimate destination for unique finds and diverse treasures! Step into a world where collectibles ignite nostalgia, and music memorabilia resonates with every note ...
See more
Visit storeContact

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable shipping cost
4.9
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
Books & MagazinesChildren'sClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesCollectiblesCraftsElectronicsGift IdeasHandmadeHealth & Beauty

Seller feedback (1,037)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • e***e (113)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Shipped fast packaged carefully as described great value would recommend this seller!!
    Matchbox Across America 50th Birthday New Hampshire Chevy Camaro Police 2001 (#186970668731)
  • a***a (3)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Great packaging, quick shipping, exactly as described. Thank you!
    True War Battleship Adult Drinking Game Shot Glass Replacement Party Piece (#176846431250)
  • i***- (5)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Product came fast and jn well packaged box. Protected and cared for
    Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy Plug Air Freshener Refill Cozy Campfire .87 Oz (#187619395974)
See all feedback

More to explore :