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Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

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Using only the most basic words, stick figures, and blueprint-like illustrations, #1 New York Times bestselling author Randall Munroe, a former NASA roboticist turned web cartoonist, explains super-complicated things like smartphones, data centers, ... More

Using only the most basic words, stick figures, and blueprint-like illustrations, #1 New York Times bestselling author Randall Munroe, a former NASA roboticist turned web cartoonist, explains super-complicated things like smartphones, data centers, nuclear reactors, tectonic plates, and the International Space Station ("the shared space house"). Bill Gates calls it "brilliant...a wonderful guide for curious minds." Hardcover, 64 pages.

13 Reviews
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LINDA M.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
04/29/22
Great for the voracious reader of facts
Review by LINDA M. on 04/29/22 review stating Great for the voracious reader of facts
For my husband; he loves reading about stuff; facts, history, etc. He keeps this book beside his comfy chair and picks it up regularly.
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PATRICIA E.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
04/29/22
Clarity?
Review by PATRICIA E. on 04/29/22 review stating Clarity?
The simplifying details given about a subject are many and arranged in a way that does not lend itself to sequential understanding. I have not read the whole book but the information I have assessed is accurate but arranged in a pattern that is difficult to organize mentally.
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DELIA D.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
12/12/21
Fun Book
Review by DELIA D. on 12/12/21 review stating Fun Book
I got this book for my husband and he really loves it. He spends lots of time figuring it all out!
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ANNETTE K.
Verified Buyer
2.0 star rating
07/15/21
Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
Review by ANNETTE K. on 07/15/21 review stating Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
Disappointed. This book is much more juvenile than described.
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MARY H.
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
07/15/21
Complicated Stuff
Review by MARY H. on 07/15/21 review stating Complicated Stuff
My grandson found it very interesting and entertaining. Understand he is still learning from it.
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MARGIE P.
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
07/01/18
Thing Explainer book
Review by MARGIE P. on 07/01/18 review stating Thing Explainer book
Perfect for my grandson who is heading towards mechanical engineering.
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ETHEL D.
Verified Buyer
1.0 star rating
04/08/18
Red top
Review by ETHEL D. on 04/08/18 review stating Red top
Very poor quality.
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MISTI M.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
02/11/18
Our family loves this book.
Review by MISTI M. on 02/11/18 review stating Our family loves this book.
Our family loves this book. Taught all of us something. The illustrations are awesome and a little funny.
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PEARL W.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/07/17
I was very satisfied with
Review by PEARL W. on 11/07/17 review stating I was very satisfied with
I was very satisfied with all my purchases and the service . Employees were very helpful
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RONALD B.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
07/17/17
Thing Explainer
Review by RONALD B. on 07/17/17 review stating Thing Explainer
I am finding the book very interesting.
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PATRICIA D.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
04/03/17
Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
Review by PATRICIA D. on 04/03/17 review stating Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
I purchased this book for my 13 year old grandson who is interested in science and robotics. As a former teacher, I love the simple diagrams and clear labels done in a fun way. I envision my grandson turning to this book many times as he learns about the world around him.( If he can wrestle his book from dad and grandpa!)
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SANDY A.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
04/03/17
My son-in-law loved the book.
Review by SANDY A. on 04/03/17 review stating My son-in-law loved the book.
My son-in-law loved the book.
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CAROLYN J.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
04/03/17
I bought it for my grandson
Review by CAROLYN J. on 04/03/17 review stating I bought it for my grandson
But it seems to captivate adults as well.

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CAROLYN J. reviewed Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
5 star rating
I bought it for my grandson
Review by CAROLYN J. review stating I bought it for my grandson
But it seems to captivate adults as well.
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PATRICIA D. reviewed Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
5 star rating
Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
Review by PATRICIA D. review stating Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
I purchased this book for my 13 year old grandson who is interested in science and robotics. As a former teacher, I love the simple diagrams and clear labels done in a fun way. I envision my grandson turning to this book many times as he learns about the world around him.( If he can wrestle his book from dad and grandpa!)
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RONALD B. reviewed Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
5 star rating
Thing Explainer
Review by RONALD B. review stating Thing Explainer
I am finding the book very interesting.
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