Jet Plane: How It Works

by David Macaulay and Sheila Keenan

Published 18 September 2012
Introduces young readers to the mechanical science of jet planes that recreates an airplane ride while explaining how powerful engines, specially designed wings, and cockpit controls work together to enable a jet's flight.

From the engines that provide the power and the wings that lift the plane off the ground to the cockpit controls and passenger cabin, this book shows how these modern marvels work and what makes them stay in the air.

Eye

by David Macaulay and Sheila Keenan

Published 10 September 2013
Introduces young readers to the nature and structure of the eye and the process through which the eye and the brain work together to create vision.

Castle

by David Macaulay

Published 28 September 1977
Incorporates factual and artistic details that trace the planning and construction of an elaborate castle.

A description with drawings and humor of how castles and surrounding towns were built.

Castle: How It Works

by David Macaulay

Published 1 January 1982
From the moat and portcullis to the great hall and dungeon, this book explains how a castle works as an enemy army tries to storm the walls.

Follows the planning, construction, and ultimate testing in battle of a typical fortress with adjoining town built by the English during the Middle Ages.

Toilet

by David Macaulay and Sheila Keenan

Published 10 September 2013
Follows a tour of the bathroom and the sewer system, from the family toilets to municipal water treatment plants.

Everybody knows what a toilet is for, but how does it work? This book explains the process from the flush that sends waste down the pipe to the time that clean water is released from treatment plants. The coauthor is Sheila Keenan.

Jet Plane

by David Macaulay

Published 18 September 2012