The Way Things Work: From Levers to Lasers, Windmills to Wi-Fi, A Visual Guide to the World of Machines

The Way Things Work is an extraordinary book for kids that explains the science behind technologies and inventions. It features beautiful illustrations by David Macaulay that show the inner workings of hundreds of machines, from clocks and watches to jet engines and the Internet. The book covers key scientific principles and uses lighthearted stories to make complex technology accessible for children of all ages. An updated edition with the latest technologies has been released.

Format: Hardback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

From the basic lever to the modern microprocessor,Macaulay takes readers on a journey through the inner workings of hundreds of machines,from clocks and watches to jet engines and the Internet. The Way Things Work Now features: - The inner workings of each machine,showing the technology in detail but making it accessible through Macaulay s uniquely playful illustrations. - The use of machines in everyday objects explainde,such as clocks,bikes,and watches,as well as the technology behind complicated machines such as space rockets and nuclear reactors. - Key scientific principles illustrated with Macaulay s brand of dry humour,using lighthearted stories involving mammoths. - An updated edition with machines and technologies that have become commonplace since the book s last major revision in 2016.

In this extensive encyclopedia packed full of simple science for kids aged 9+,David Macaulay's beautiful illustrations show the inner workings of each machine, from clocks and watches to jet engines and the Internet.

The Way Things Work explains every machine you've ever wanted to understand, as well as some you've probably never thought about before. From the basic lever to the modern microprocessor, this bestseller has now been completely updated with the latest technologies - find out how a touchscreen works, look inside an optical mouse, and see the inner workings of a smartphone.

This fascinating machines book for children features:

- The inner workings of each machine, showing the technology in detail but making it accessible through Macaulay's uniquely playful illustrations.

- The use of machines in everyday objects explained, such as clocks, bikes, and watches, as well as the technology behind complicated machines such as space rockets and nuclear reactors.

- Key scientific principles illustrated with Macaulay's brand of dry humor, using lighthearted stories involving mammoths.

- An updated edition with machines and technologies that have become commonplace since the book's last major revision in 2016.

In The Way Things Work Now, David Macaulay explains machines in a way no other illustrator can. Macaulay's inspired illustrations and humorous approach make even the most complex technology fun, fascinating, and accessible for children of all ages.

From the basic lever to the modern microprocessor, Macaulay takes readers on a journey through the inner workings of hundreds of machines, from clocks and watches to jet engines and the Internet.

The Way Things Work Now features:

- The inner workings of each machine, showing the technology in detail but making it accessible through Macaulay's uniquely playful illustrations.

- The use of machines in everyday objects explained, such as clocks, bikes, and watches, as well as the technology behind complicated machines such as space rockets and nuclear reactors.

- Key scientific principles illustrated with Macaulay's brand of dry humor, using lighthearted stories involving mammoths.

- An updated edition with machines and technologies that have become commonplace since the book's last major revision in 2016.

Weight: 1854g
Dimension: 223 x 289 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241569764