--- product_id: 56353637 title: "The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition: The Newly Revised Edition-From levers to lasers, windmills to wi-fi, a visual guide to the world of machines." price: "€ 49.42" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/56353637-the-way-things-work-newly-revised-edition-the-newly-revised store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Includes latest tech like 3D printing & touchscreens Glossary & index for quick tech reference Over 300 detailed machine explanations The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition: The Newly Revised Edition-From levers to lasers, windmills to wi-fi, a visual guide to the world of machines. **Price:** € 49.42 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Unlock the secrets behind every machine you use — be the tech-savvy insider everyone envies! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition: The Newly Revised Edition-From levers to lasers, windmills to wi-fi, a visual guide to the world of machines. - **How much does it cost?** € 49.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/56353637-the-way-things-work-newly-revised-edition-the-newly-revised) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Build your tech fluency:** Glossary and index ensure you never miss a beat in tech talk - • **Engage with a timeless guide:** A New York Times bestseller trusted by curious minds of all ages - • **Learn through captivating visuals:** Brilliant illustrations make complex concepts effortlessly clear - • **Master the mechanics of modern life:** From levers to lasers, understand the tech shaping your world - • **Stay ahead with cutting-edge updates:** Newly revised to include Wi-Fi, 3D printers, and more ## Overview The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition is a visually rich, expertly updated guide by David Macaulay that demystifies the inner workings of machines from classic inventions to modern technology like Wi-Fi and 3D printing. Featuring clear illustrations, a glossary, and an index, this New York Times bestseller is perfect for professionals and curious readers eager to understand the technology shaping our world. ## Description As seen on CBS News Sunday Morning . Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates his worldwide bestseller to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. What possible link could there be between parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all! Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines and shows how the developments of the past are building blocks of the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces recent technological developments, from touchscreens to 3D printers. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained, with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth. An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms and an index. A New York Times Bestseller Review: my daughter has happily read this for hours - Very informative, my daughter has happily read this for hours. Review: Five Stars - Grandchildren love it ## Features - Harcourt Brace and Company ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 226,512 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 244 in Children's Books on How Things Work 975 in Children's Books on Computers & Technology 1,148 in Children's Reference Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,727 Reviews | ## Images ![The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition: The Newly Revised Edition-From levers to lasers, windmills to wi-fi, a visual guide to the world of machines. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gL4hdCOiL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my daughter has happily read this for hours *by L***M on 20 January 2018* Very informative, my daughter has happily read this for hours. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by P***S on 16 March 2017* Grandchildren love it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most important book I ever read *by S***2 on 31 October 2024* Much of what I understand about the world I can directly attribute to this book. I received it as a gift in 1992. Many years later, I am a professional engineer. If you want to foster an analytical and mechanical mind, or just help a young person to break down the complicated world around them into more manageable chunks, I highly recommend this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition: The Ultimate Guide to How Things Work - Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Thinking Books for Kids) - Would You Rather Book For Kids - 300+ Hilarious, Silly, and Challenging Questions To Make You Laugh (Funny Jokes and Activities - Ages 7-13) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/56353637-the-way-things-work-newly-revised-edition-the-newly-revised](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/56353637-the-way-things-work-newly-revised-edition-the-newly-revised) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-08-29*