Books in Why Things Don't Work series

Annie learns about how helicopters work when she helps her cousin Ed fix his so that she can fly it, in a story that is told in graphic novel format.

Peter and Penny learn about how trains work when they help their grandmother restore an old steam train, in a story that is told in graphic novel format.

Jed and Jessica learn about how engines and tanks work when they help their Uncle Sam restore an old tank so that it may be put into a museum, in a story that is told in graphic novel format.

When they rebuild their grandfather's motorcycle, Tom and Katie learn how each part works, in a story that is told in graphic novel format.

Alice wants to fly her Aunt Annie's plane. But, when she arrives at the airport, she finds it doesn't work. In fact, it's in pieces! Luckily, her cousin is on hand to help rebuild it. Join them in their quest to rebuild the plane, and along the way dis

West, David

When you turn the key and press the starter button the motorbike should start, but like so many things in life it doesn't! Join Tom and Sissy in their quest to make their grandfather's motorbike work again, and along the way discover the science of the ma

When Annie arrives at her cousin's farm, she finds the helicopter she wants to fly doesn't work. In fact, it's in pieces! Luckily, her cousin, Ed, is on hand to help rebuild it. Join them in their quest to rebuild the helicopter, and along the way disco

Peter and Penny have been invited to their grandma's train museum but when they arrive they find some of the trains do not work! Their grandma invites them to help repair the trains, and along the way they discover the science of the machine and what make

Jessica and Jed are hoping to ride in Uncle Sam's tank. But when they go to visit him, they discover it doesn't work. In fact, it's in pieces! Luckily, Uncle Sam knows how to repair the tank. Join them in their quest to rebuild the tank, and along the

Alice wants to fly her Aunt Annie's plane. But, when she arrives at the airport, she finds it doesn't work. In fact, it's in pieces! Luckily, her cousin is on hand to help rebuild it. Join them in their quest to rebuild the plane, and along the way dis

When Carrie arrives at her uncle's race track, she finds the racing car she wants to drive doesn't work. In fact, it's in pieces! Luckily, her cousin, Elvis, is on hand to help rebuild it. Join them in their quest to rebuild the racing car, and along th