Join the savvy, accident prone Stickmen on a journey of discovery of how things work. From gigantic machines to submarines and aircraft carriers. How helicopters hover and high-speed trains stay on the line using powerful magnets. View inner and outer workings and discover what makes these amazing machines special. Find out about. how rip-roaring roller-coasters stay on the tracksthe airplane that flew round the world, powered just by the sunwhy hovercrafts need giant fans to keep afloatwhy one of the largest machines in the world has to be buried underground. and much more. Clear, cut-away illustrations and diagrams reveal mechanisms at work, with the Stickmen always on hand to share facts (and jokes), explain functions - and even help to load baggage onto a plane! About the Stickmen SeriesFun, accessible and lively books that explain and show how things work, each of these awesome books feature cut-away friendly illustrations, diagrams and fascinating nuggets of information - making (sometimes difficult) subjects easy to grasp. And the accident-prone Stickmen characters add a touch of humor to these engaging topics. | Stickmen’s Guide to How Things Work by John Farndon, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters