Marvellous Machines

In this eye-catching book, readers can explore the hidden inner workings of machines and inventions, from mundane objects such as toasters and bicycles to cutting edge technologies such as pill-sized medical robots and super-fast maglev trains. Readers use the see-through magic lens to reveal how things work and the elements hidden within machines – everything from wires and pipes to the magnetic and gravitational forces machines rely on to function.

Accompanying text explains how these machines function, how they affect our daily lives, and the physical and chemical phenomena that enable them to work.

“In this clever, interactive book, children can peek inside machines to find out more about how they work. Using the included magic lens, the inner workings of aeroplanes, submarines, fridges, toasters and more are revealed and explained in an accessible way.”

"The ideal book for scientifically-minded young readers to pore over ... Bright illustrations and quick-witted text offers a fun but informative reading experience ... Fascinating reading."

"This eye-catching book takes you inside the machine, inside the invention, showing you the inner workings - pipes, wires, chemical phenomena - that make it work."

"The lens offers an exciting extra by showing all the elements hidden within the machines … Add on Jane Wilsher’s witty and engaging text, which explains all the scientific concepts in simple terms, perfectly partnered by Andrés Lozano’s bright and child-friendly illustrations, and this magnificent and marvellous book is the ideal gift for budding scientists, and any inquisitive child."

"The cleverly designed hardback lets children explore the workings of familiar and unfamiliar scenes … A great way to encourage reading for retrieval and comprehension in reluctant and less able upper KS2 readers."

Jane Wilsher, who lives in London, is a writer, editor and publisher of award-winning non-fiction books for children. She enjoys commissioning and making fun fact-packed titles for kids, who tend to ask the best kind of tricky questions. Jane enjoys spending a day out at the museums and art galleries, which are packed with inspiration for new book ideas.

Andrés Lozano is a Madrid born and London-based artist. He divides his time between illustration and painting. As an illustrator he has worked for a wide range of international clients including The New York Times, Google, Virgin Atlantic and McSweeney’s. His work has been shown in exhibitions in Beirut, Los Angeles, New York, London, Madrid and Brisbane. He has also co-authored several picture books originally published in the UK and the United States and now translated into more than 10 languages.

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