How It Works Books in Order
Part ofDavid Macaulay Books in OrderExplore the How It Works books by David Macaulay in order, with short summaries and a guide to the titles and where to start.
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How It Works books in publication order
4 books
Castle: How It Works
by David Macaulay
2012
A medieval castle comes under attack as its defenses and daily workings are explained through illustrations. Walls, towers, the moat, and internal rooms each have a role, showing young readers how the inhabitants live and defend their fortress.
Jet Plane
by David Macaulay
2012
A journey aboard a jet introduces the systems that allow an enormous aircraft to fly. Engines, wings, cockpit controls and the passenger cabin connect the familiar experience of air travel with the machinery and forces working behind it.
Eye
by David Macaulay
2013
Light begins a journey through the human eye before becoming information the brain can interpret. Illustrations connect the organ’s anatomy with everyday acts of seeing, explaining how people recognize their surroundings and respond to movement around them.
Toilet
by David Macaulay
2013
A flush starts a journey beyond the bathroom through pipes, sewers and a treatment plant. Following the route of waste, this illustrated explanation connects a familiar household fixture with the larger systems that carry material away and make it safer.
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