How it works

Describes various parts of the human body--including skin and hair, lungs, bones, nerves, heart, and stomach--and the functions of each.

Describes how televisions of varying size and how video equipment work; traces television's development and recent innovations; and explains what goes on inside a TV studio.

Demonstrates how telescopes operate, from the simplest to the most complex and sophisticated.

Describes different types of nuclear reactors and discusses some safety concerns including disposal of spent fuel and decommissioning of nuclear power plants.

Explains how a camera functions, describes all its working parts, traces its development and advances, and instructs in how to achieve special effects when using a camera.

Describes the purpose, parts and functions of various big rigs, all the way from cranes and diggers to helicopters and submarines. Includes a color poster.

Explains how space shuttles work and how they are used. Includes diagrams.

Describes animals and how their bodies work, focusing on animals with unusual characteristics.

Text, simple diagrams, and illustrations introduce race cars, complex vehicles designed to be driven safely at very high speeds.

Discover the inner workings of 15 road machines, from mountain bikes to racing rally cars. Starting with how gears work, each spread goes on to explore the history and the future of individual vehicles. Includes detailed cutaway illustrations, exploded views of inner workings, and sketches to demonstrate key concepts.