Explaining How Things Work

This book explains how a wind turbine harnesses wind power for various uses. The text discusses the history of the technology as well as the need for wind power and how it could change our world.

This book explains what a laser is and the principles of light necessary for understanding laser technology. The book also describes how lasers came to be, and how they are used, as well as what the future of lasers may hold.

This book explains the principles of light, lenses, and other key science ideas behind the technology of telescopes, binoculars, and microscopes. The book discusses the history of the inventions, their uses, and how to select one for purchase.

This book explains what the Internet is and how information travels inside it. The title also pays special attention to the social significance of the technology.

This book explains what solar energy is and how it is harnessed and used. The text discusses the history of the technology as well as need for solar power and how it could change our world.

This book explains sounds waves, radio waves, and other key science ideas behind the technology of cell phones. The title discusses the parts of a cell phone as well as the path a call travels, and the social significance and future of cell phones.

This book explains what electricity is and how it's generated and distributed. the text discusses the history of electricity discoveries and how they changed our world. Table of contents: Timeline of key events 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 timeline, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator are included to aid comprehension.

This book explains the principles of flotation upon which submarine technology is based. The title explains how submarines operate and their various parts. The book also discusses the history of submarines and how they are used today.

This book explains the scientific principles behind flight as well as how airplanes operate and what they're made of. The text describes the various types of airplanes, as well as their history and social significance.

This book explains what a hybrid car is and the science behind hybrid technology. The text discusses the need for hybrid cars and how they could change our world.