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Way Things Work

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065059
ISBN
9780544824386
Grade 1-AD
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Diving into the world of technology, David Macaulay brings you into the 21st century with its new inventions and discoveries. Divided into five parts, this 400-page book covers the mechanics of movement, harnessing the elements, working with waves, electricity & automation, and the Digital Domain. With humorous graphics and concise information, he takes the fear and intimidation out of what you don't understand and makes it approachable for a variety of ages. Learn about the technology of today, such as 3D printers, body scanners, satellite navigation, and much more. Follow the wooly Mammoth through the workings of all types of machines! ~ Donna

Publisher's Description of Way Things Work

Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestsellerThe New Way Things Workto capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth.

An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all.

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Product Format:Hardcover
Grades:1-AD
Brand:Clarion
Author:David Macaulay
ISBN:9780544824386
Length in Inches:11.125
Width in Inches:8.75
Height in Inches:1.125
Weight in Pounds:3.95
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Don’t Just Google It: Building Better Search Skills with Books

It seems that kids these days have it easier when it comes to finding information. Just google it, and bam, there’s the answer! They don’t have to drive over to the library and pull large reference volumes off the shelf just to find the answer to a question or do a quick fact-check. Google is a fact of modern life and is almost essential to our lives as adults. But before our kids start googling, which is inevitable, we can teach them to be good searchers of information outside of the internet. This is an important skill to develop, and it usually means searching through physical books first!

March 10, 2026 Edited March 10, 2026

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