Wickert, Jonathan A. <br/><br/>
An introduction to mechanical engineering / 
Jonathan Wickert. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Southbank, Vic. :  Thomson,  c2006. 
 - xvii, 398 p. :  ill. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The mechanical engineering profession -- Problem solving skills and communication skills -- Forces in structures and machines -- Materials and stresses -- Fluids Engineering -- Thermal and energy systems -- Motion and power transmissions -- Mechanical design. 
<br/><br/> This textbook will introduce you to the field of mechanical engineering and help you appreciate how engineers design the hardware that builds and improves our society.  
<br/><br/> Young Adult 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0534552978 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>9780534552978 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2005931496 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mechanical engineering.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TJ 145  / W45 2006