How Things Work Are Made

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How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out! Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 629.133'22
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Jets Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Read this book to find out! Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 629.132
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Monster Trucks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.223'2
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Parachutes Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.134'386
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Space Vehicles Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 629.44'1
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Tanks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Tanks are tough and powerful. They can travel across all types of land. But how do these heavy vehicles keep their tracks moving? And how many people does it take to drive a tank? Fans of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 623.74'752
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Trains Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 625.2
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Video Games Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World

Video games today are more advanced than ever. Players can explore virtual worlds. They can play with friends online. But how do video games work? What are the parts inside a game console?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 794.8
  • Copyright: 2016

How Drones Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

Carefully leveled text and full color photos introduce readers to military drones. The history of drones, drone parts, and uses of drones are discussed with high-interest appeal. Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 629.133/39
  • Copyright: 2020

How Fighter Jets Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

Fighter jets zoom through the sky in this informative introduction to military machines. Readers will enjoy carefully leveled text and color photographs as they learn about the history,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 358.4/383
  • Copyright: 2020
Spring 2025 6 titles

How High-Tech Changed the World — Hardcover Set

From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World

Our world has been transformed by amazing high-tech inventions, but how do these incredible technologies work, who invented them, and how have they changed the way we live? Readers discover… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $199.92
  • Your Price: $149.94
  • 6 titles

How LEDs Work

From the Series Connect with Electricity

Have you ever wondered how the lights in your alarm clock work? Or have you ever considered how that tiny red light in your TV remote control sends a signal that helps you find your favorite… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1050
  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 621.3815/22
  • Copyright: 2017

How Military Helicopters Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

Helicopters are fast and impressive military aircraft. But did you know they can take off without a runway? Or that they can land in the water? Discover what makes these incredible feats… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 623.74/60472
  • Copyright: 2020

How Paper Is Made

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 4

We use many kinds of paper every day. Have you ever wondered where paper comes from? This book is made from paper. So is the newspaper. What else? Papermaking was first invented in China… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006

How Sensors Work

From the Series Connect with Electricity

Have you ever seen lights turn on automatically when you step into a room? Or have you ever wondered how a garage door knows to not close when someone is standing beneath it? What these and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 6.2
  • Dewey: 621.3815
  • Copyright: 2017

How Submarines Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

Submarines are mighty and sneaky military watercraft. But did you know that they can carry an entire crew of people? Or that they can track where other boats are in the water? Learn more in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 623.825/7
  • Copyright: 2020

How Tanks Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

Tanks are big and tough military vehicles. Do you know what makes them able to drive almost anywhere? Or when people first used tanks? Learn about these impressive machines! Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 623.74/752
  • Copyright: 2020

How Transistors Work

From the Series Connect with Electricity

Did you know that electric current can be controlled? Have you ever wondered how that might be done? Transistors can act as amplifiers, taking in a small current and sending out a larger one, Read More →

  • Lexile: 980
  • ATOS: 6.9
  • Dewey: 621.3815/28
  • Copyright: 2017

In the Air

From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed

We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest flying machines—from fighter jets to passenger planes. Learn who… Read More →

  • Lexile: 970
  • Dewey: 629.133
  • Copyright: 2021
8 titles

Kids Get Coding — Hardcover Set

From the Series Kids Get Coding

What's an algorithm? How do you fix bugs? What is an app? How do you program a computer game? This series leads students through the basics of computer programming using real-world examples… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2018
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $213.20
  • Your Price: $159.90
  • 8 titles
8 titles

Kids Get Coding — Paperback Set

From the Series Kids Get Coding

What's an algorithm? How do you fix bugs? What is an app? How do you program a computer game? This series leads students through the basics of computer programming using real-world examples… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2018
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $87.92
  • Your Price: $83.52
  • 8 titles

La historia de la leche (The Story of Milk): Todo comienza con césped (It Starts with Grass)

From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)

¿Cuál es el primer paso para obtener la leche? ¡Comienza con una vaca comiendo pasto! Aprende sobre todos los pasos del proceso de elaboración de la leche, de principio a fin. What's the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 160
  • Dewey: 636.2/142
  • Copyright: 2022

La historia de la mantequilla de maní (The Story of Peanut Butter): Todo comienza con maníes (It Starts with Peanuts)

From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)

¿Cómo se convierte un maní en mantequilla de maní cremosa? En este libro, los lectores pueden seguir cada paso del proceso y descubrir lo que se necesita para elaborar este sabroso alimento.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 320
  • Copyright: 2022

La historia de la miel (The Story of Honey): Todo comienza con una flor (It Starts with a Flower)

From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)

La miel es deliciosa, ¡pero hacerla lleva mucho trabajo! Descubre todos los pasos del proceso de elaboración de la miel, desde una flor al estante de una tienda de comestible. Honey is… Read More →

  • Lexile: 280
  • Dewey: 638/.1
  • Copyright: 2022