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The New Way Things Work

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Author: David Macaulay

Interest Level:
3-9

Lexile Framework:
1180L

Grade Level Equivalent:
6.2

Guided Reading Level:
NR

Age:
8-14

Genre:
General Nonfiction

Subject:
Real-World Science, Technology, Scientists and Human Endeavor, Inventors and Inventions

How do airplanes fly? What is a solar cell? How does a body scanner work? How are waves transmitted over the radio? Detailed descriptions and explanations of scientific principles such as force, movement, friction, and heat help the reader understand the complex workings of machines. The humorous narrative of a would-be scientist also accompanies the main text.