Books in How Things Work series

Presents information about lasers, including their history, the science behind them, how they work, and how they are used.

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, as well as the social significance and future of cell phones.

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 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 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 electricity is and how it's generated and distributed. the text discusses the history of electricity discoveries and how they changed our world.

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Presents information about automobiles that work on two different fuel sources, including their history, why they are needed, how they work, and possible future developments.

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This book explains the mechanics of how toilets operate while touching on sewage and wastewater treatment. The book discusses the history of the invention and why it's so important.

Full-color illustrations and experiments and activities highlight a look at machines that float, answering such questions as why ships float and submarines sink, how sailing vessels use the wind, and what instruments ships use.

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.