How Things Work

by Amy S. Hansen

This unusual, interactive book makes learning how all sorts of things work fun and exciting. ra" Pull-tabs, acetate overlays, wheels, flaps, and more present information in an exciting, hands-on way. ra" Dynamic illustrations and photos, along with concise, easy-to-follow text, help children understand how things--from race cars to video games to electrity--work. ra" A colorful, pull-out poster is also included.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412711495
• ISBN13: 9781412711494
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Publications International
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

This is a book kids can really get into

I teach sixth grade and I'm always on the lookout for books that reach a wide range of readers. This book does just that. It's perfect for kids that are seeking to learn about how the things they see and use everyday work: computers, bridges, boats, and the Internet just to name a few. The interactive nature of the book makes it engaging for even the most reluctant reader. A popular page for students in my class is page 33 - which has a fold-out timeline of the history of the cellphone. Imagine their surprise when they learned the first hand-held cellphone cost $3,995 in 1983!