Engines (children's book)
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Engines is a 1959 science book
for children by L. Sprague de Camp
, illustrated by Jack Coggins
, published by Golden Press. A revised edition issued as part of the publisher's Golden Library of Knowledge Series was published in 1961.
As stated on the cover, the work is a survey of "Man's use of power, from the water wheel to the atomic pile."
Science book
A science book is a work of nonfiction, usually written by a scientist, researcher, or professor like Stephen Hawking , or sometimes by a non-scientist such as Bill Bryson...
for children by L. Sprague de Camp
L. Sprague de Camp
Lyon Sprague de Camp was an American author of science fiction and fantasy books, non-fiction and biography. In a writing career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and notable works of non-fiction, including biographies of other important fantasy authors...
, illustrated by Jack Coggins
Jack Coggins
Jack Banham Coggins was an artist, author, and illustrator. He is known in the United States for his oil paintings, which focused predominantly on marine subjects. He is also known for his books on space travel, which were both authored and illustrated by Coggins...
, published by Golden Press. A revised edition issued as part of the publisher's Golden Library of Knowledge Series was published in 1961.
As stated on the cover, the work is a survey of "Man's use of power, from the water wheel to the atomic pile."