How Things Work

A compendium of technical explanations and drawings of the working mechanisms for inventions, pocesses, and mechanical devices available prior to 1970.

Ever wanted to take apart the microwave to see how it works? Crack open your computer and peek inside? Intrigued by how things work? So are we! That's why we're dissecting all kinds of things from rubber erasers to tractor beams! Read along as National Geographic Kids unplugs, unravels, and

Backed up by detailed images, photographs and diagrams, the books in this series introduce various aspects of the world of science. Each book uses grid co-ordinates to help readers navigate around the featured topic, with many facts and statistics, as well as website links for finding out more.

Million-copy bestselling author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions Theodore Gray applies his trademark mix of engaging stories, real-time experiments, and stunning photography to the inner workings of machines, big and small, revealing the extraordinary science, beauty, and rich history of everyday things. Theodore Gray has become a household name

This revised edition of David Macaulay's classic The Way Things Work takes you into the inner workings of hundreds of machines and explains the science behind their technologies. From the simple lever to the modern microprocessor, this bestseller has been completely updated with the latest technologies and explains every machine