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Explaining How Things Work

How do cell phones work? What happens when you flush a toilet? How can an airplane fly? Through diagrams, step-by-step explanations, and plenty of humor, this series explains the workings of everyday gadgets, tools, and technologies. Each title also addresses the history of each invention and its social significance. How has this technology evolved? How is it changing our planet? Young readers' worlds will expand when they find out How Things Work! Additional features such as a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, original illustrations and diagrams, informative captions and sidebars, a time line, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator are included to aid comprehension.

Titles

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Cover: How Do Airplanes Work?
How Do Airplanes Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains the scientific principles behind flight as well as how airplanes operate More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 740
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Do Cell Phones Work?
How Do Cell Phones Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains sounds waves, radio waves, and other key science ideas behind the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 700
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Does Electricity Work?
How Does Electricity Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains what electricity is and how it's generated and distributed. the text… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 690
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Does Solar Energy Work?
How Does Solar Energy Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains what solar energy is and how it is harnessed and used. The text… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 720
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Does the Internet Work?
How Does the Internet Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains what the Internet is and how information travels inside it. The title… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 730
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Do Hybrid Cars Work?
How Do Hybrid Cars Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains what a hybrid car is and the science behind hybrid technology. The text… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 740
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Do Lasers Work?
How Do Lasers Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains what a laser is and the principles of light necessary for understanding… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 680
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Do Submarines Work?
How Do Submarines Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains the principles of flotation upon which submarine technology is based.… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 780
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Do Telescopes, Binoculars, and Microscopes Work?
How Do Telescopes, Binoculars, and Microscopes Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains the principles of light, lenses, and other key science ideas behind the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 690
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Do Wind Turbines Work?
How Do Wind Turbines Work?
From the Series: Explaining How Things Work

This book explains how a wind turbine harnesses wind power for various uses. The text… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 770
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5