How Things Work

by Chris Oxlade

Explains how many common or well-know things work, has an invention timeline at the bottom of each page, and includes CAT scans, clocks, catalytic converters, and telephones.

Paperback

First published March 1, 2003

About the author

Chris Oxlade is the best-selling author of more than 150 non-fiction books, most of them explaining complex scientific ideas and modern technology to young readers in readable text.