Vintage bookshelf · 1980s
The Way Things Work
- First published
- 1988
- Reading stage
- For older children
Reading this with your child
This book uses memorable mammoths to explain machines and physical principles. It's important to note that the original is a historical snapshot of technology; later revised editions contain different material.
Poetry, activities, and longer fiction. Check the parent notes before choosing these for a younger child.
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Publication history & sources
This book is in the Publishers Weekly historical bestseller survey. Inclusion in that survey documents its cumulative popularity, but does not establish a specific sales rank within the 1980s.
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