How Products Are Made

How Products Are Made and How Things Work RIT Libraries own many books to help you understand how products are made or how things work. Consult the following list as a start. Clicking on the call number will take you to the book's record in the library catalog to see whether the book is available.

	REF GN406.O75 1999 The origins of everyday things Binney, Ruth and Reader's Digest Association Chronicles the origins of things like velcro, Coca-Cola and Pepsi, and disco

	REF Q123.H73 1989 The new illustrated science and invention encyclopedia: the new how it works Clarke, Donald A 28 volume encyclopedia covering all aspects of science, the physical world, mechanics, and engineering

	REF QC24.5.B56 2007 How everything works: making physics out of the ordinary Bloomfield, Louis Helps you understand the physics behind such things as skating, playing pool, and riding a bicyle

	REF T47.B732 2001 Marshall Brain's how stuff works Brain, Marshall How fuel cells, brakes, USB ports, firewalls, fireworks, and refrigerators work See companion website: HowStuffWorks

	REF T47.B733 2003 Marshall Brain's more how stuff works Brain, Marshall How additional stuff works: slot machines, escalators, rip currents, bug zappers, and restaurant pagers See companion website: HowStuffWorks

	REF T47 .H725 1990 How in the world? Reader's Digest Tackles marvels of science, major feats of organization, and space exploration

	REF T47.L29 1999 National Geographic's how things work: everyday technology explained Langone, John and National Geographic Society ATMs, barcodes, scanners, roller coasters, hydroponics are covered

	REF T47.M18 1988 The way things work Macaulay, David Known for its illustrations this classic book covers everything from the lever to the microprocessor

	REF T47.M18 1998 The new way things work Macaulay, David This sequel covers everything from binoculars to flash memory

	REF T47.S43 2000 Scientific American: how things work today Wright, Michael and Patel, M. N. Photos and illustrations describe how the world wide web, solar energy, and oil refining and production work

	REF T212.L489 2002 Really useful: the origins of everyday things Levy, Joel Explains things you use everyday such as zippers, deodorant, safety pins, mirrors, scissors, paper clips, and umbrellas

	REF TS146.C37 2002 v. 1-2 CD's, super glue, and salsa: how everyday products are made Rein, Mei Ling Covers the production of products such as Beanie Babies, mascara, and microwave ovens

	REF TS146.H67 v. 1-7 How products are made: an illustrated guide to product manufacturing Gale Research Inc The seven volumes cover an extensive list of products including: bulletproof vests, elevators, Zamboni machines, and M&Ms

	Q162.F53 2003 How to dunk a doughnut: the science of everyday life Fisher, Len Chapters cover how to throw a boomerang, how to boil a perfect egg, and the science of dunking

	T47 .L2923 2004 The new how things work: everyday technology explained Langone, John Explains how digital cameras and photocopiers work and how submarines float and jets fly

	T48.C657 2005 Cool stuff and how it works Woodford, Chris Covers such devices as cell phones, digital cameras, MP3 players and bionic limbs

	TK7880.G66 2003 How electronic things work-- and what to do when they don't Goodman, Robert L. CD players, answering machines, cordless telephones, and fax machines are some of the devices profiled

	Oversize TS146.S56 2005 Transformed: how everyday things are made Slavin, Bill and Slavin, Jim Great illustrations accompany the explanations of how dental floss, bandages, and blue jeans are made

	TS183.R67 2003 How things are made: from automobiles to zippers Rose, Sharon and Schlager, Neil Bound in denim (complete with a pocket) this book covers blue jeans, contact lenses and rubber bands