Series: How It Works

A SPARKY introduction to the science of electricity How It Works: Electricity is the power behind smartphones, thunderstorms, and vacuum cleaners. It lights up our homes and cooks our food, but what is it and where does it come from? Lift the flaps and try some simple experiments to find out.

Dive into the science of water with lots of flaps to lift and experiments to do. All living things need water to survive. But what actually is water, and why is it so special? Lift the flaps to discover the surprising science of water, then try some simple experiments to see it in action for yourself. You'll find out how...

An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of light. Lift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from, and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments. In How It Works: Light by Sarah Hull, you will explore the fascinating world...

Discover how money makes the world go around in this bright, bold lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to find out all about money and what it can do, from earning and spending to borrowing and lending. See how coins and banknotes are made, and discover tips and tricks for managing your own money. With simple explanations and fun, quirky illustrations,...

How It Works: The Universe offers a stellar introduction to the Universe and the invisible forces that hold it together. Blast off to investigate the mysteries of the Universe: from blazing stars to the unreachable depths of space. Discover where the Universe came from, how it works (clue: it has a lot to do with gravity) and what else might...

Introducing kids to the soundtrack of their lives, Music and How it Works explores a host of genres, artists, and the technical and scientific side of music. Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it too. Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to...