Showing titles in How Things Work

Brought to you by Puffin. Have you ever thought about the fact that before the fridge you'd have had maggots in your margarine? Ever thought about what you might use to wipe your bum before loo roll was a thing? And what about what everybody did before computers?! In this third hilarious book...

“It’s sensibly written and beautifully illustrated.” – The Telegraph Hit the road with writer and broadcaster JAMES MAY to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really! Packed with fun, facts and...

Scientists put things into groups so they are easier to study. Materials have different properties. What are they, and how they are grouped? Let’s investigate materials!

Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer—from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer.

Turn your next family road trip into a thrilling STEM adventure through the invisible world of chemistry and atoms. This friendly, high-energy audio journey makes science incredibly fun for curious children and homeschooling parents alike. Instead of boring lectures, young listeners get a chatty...

Transform everyday playtime into an interactive STEM adventure that builds confident problem-solving for curious kids. Whether you need an engaging screen-free activity for a quiet afternoon or an educational listen for the family road trip, this energetic audio experience brings the magic of...

The debut non-fiction audiobook from bestselling author and illustrator Chris Haughton that takes readers on an illuminating journey through the evolution of knowledge and communication. We are used to technology improving all the time. Next year we will have better phones, cars, and technology...

Turn boring car rides into an exciting STEM adventure that decodes how everyday robotics actually work for curious kids. Discover the hidden machines exploring deep oceans, navigating outer space, and performing dangerous jobs right alongside humans. This screen-free learning experience safely...

Spark a thrilling STEM adventure by uncovering the invisible magnetic forces that power our favorite gadgets and toys. Perfect for family road trips or screen-free afternoon learning, this high-energy journey turns complex physics into pure childhood wonder. Listeners will step into the shoes of...

Shrink down to the size of an atom in this playful STEM adventure exploring the secret superpowers of the nano-world. Perfect for entertaining curious minds during family road trips or engaging screen-free homeschooling, this exciting educational journey makes the invisible universe completely...

Satisfy your child's STEM curiosity with an engaging educational audiobook that explains the safe science of combustion. From glowing birthday candles to crackling campfires, young listeners will uncover the fascinating chemistry behind everyday heat and light. This captivating journey balances...

Transform screen time into a playful STEM adventure by exploring the secret software powering every computer. Perfect for a family road trip or quiet afternoon learning, this imaginative audio journey shrinks curious listeners down to enter a bustling digital city. Here, an invisible traffic...

Turn screen time into an empowering STEM adventure by mastering internet safety and outsmarting sneaky online hackers. This educational journey replaces fear with fun, treating digital literacy like learning to ride a bike. Through playful stories and simple metaphors, young listeners explore...

Curious listeners want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand explanations explain how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Extra Life, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and...

In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the brain cell by cell. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to upload a mind in real life!

Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible audiobook celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity. Pioneering technological...

The unbelievable true story of the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and fake radio broadcasts as weapons in World War II. Right around D-Day of World War II, a small, unarmed American army unit deployed to Nazi-occupied France. Instead of artillery, this unit fought with stagecraft...

It is another day at the mine! Young listeners can learn all about mining dump trucks, from their parts to the jobs they do, in this low-level title. Narrative text follows one dump truck through the course of a day, while fun facts add bonus information. Questions offer ways for students to connect more deeply with the text and encourage curiosity. Machine-loving kids will enjoy this fun book!

Kom med Thomas og vennerne, når de suser rundt på Sodors jernbane og gør sig nyttige for kontrolchefen med den høje, sorte hat. Bogen indeholder tolv skønne historier, som passer perfekt til godnatlæsningen – og til alle andre tidspunkter på dagen, hvor der lige er fem minutter tilovers...