Description
About the book. How Everything Works explores the machines, technology, and systems that surround us throughout a typical day. Lonely Planet Kids allows children to lift flaps and open large fold-outs for a closer look at how things connect. Illustrations are by James Gulliver Hancock, with text by Clive Gifford.
Content. The journey takes readers through homes, workplaces, shops, factories, and streets. Children will encounter washing machines, computers, conveyor belts, telephones, and construction site machinery. Agriculture, power supply, communication, and transportation are also covered. Other examples include amusements and shops, such as roller coasters and barcodes. The book thus brings together both small everyday objects and larger technical installations.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for children who wish to understand what happens inside a machine, or why multiple parts must cooperate for something to function. The illustrated environments offer many details to discover together. We recommend reading a spread that aligns with something the child has recently observed, using the English text as a basis for a conversation in Norwegian about function and context.
Read together and discover more. We suggest reading together with an adult who can assist with English words and allow the child to explain what they notice in the pictures. Focus on one spread at a time, and allow space for questions that arise. It is perfectly fine to revisit a favorite topic and discover more details during the next reading session. Let the illustrations serve as a starting point for conversations, and connect what you read to things the child recognizes from everyday life. The book can be used at home, in the library, or as a diversion between other activities during travel. Adjust the reading pace according to the child’s interest and familiarity with English; a short session can provide much to discuss. A physical picture book allows the child to point, show, and share discoveries with others without following a specific reading order.
About the edition. English book, published 2022. 24 pages. ISBN 9781838695231.
