National Geographic answers all the questions about technology, biology, chemistry, physics, math, engineering, computers, and mechanics–in an indispensable book that reveals the science behind virtually everything. How does the voice
Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. But do you know how much weight these trucks can pull? Or how drivers stop these giant vehicles? Young readers
Have you ever looked at a car and wondered how it worked? Maybe an airplane piqued your curiosity, or a building, or a piece of everyday technology like your
The muscular system is made up of three different kinds of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscle, and heart muscle. But what does each kind of muscle do? And where
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
The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the throat, the lungs, and other parts. But what does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work
Have you ever thought about how a toilet works?There’s interesting science behind this simple machine. This book shows you how the various parts of a toilet work together to