Book Series · 7 Books

How it Works Books

In order from How the Universe Works to How It Works: Digger.

The How it Works series is a set of 7 chapter books by Amelia Hepworth, published between 1994 and 2023. Written for ages 2–13, most books run about 25 pages.

How the Universe Works
Toilet
Windmills
How Does a Lighthouse Work?
How It Works Human Body
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

How the Universe Works
Sale price
$2400
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1994

How the Universe Works

By Heather Couper, Nigel Henbest

Uncover the secrets of the cosmos and its celestial wonders.

160 pages
Hardcover
Summary: Explore the mysteries of the cosmos as you delve into the movements of planets, the age of stars, and the Sun's energy. Discover how the Moon's phases affect us and unravel the Universe's origins. This journey through space will challenge your understanding and ignite your curiosity about the celestial wonders above.
The complete set

How it Works Series

7 books · Published 1994–2023

Series
Sale price
$2400

How the Universe Works

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1994

Uncover the secrets of the cosmos and its celestial wonders.

Toilet

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Discover the journey of waste after you flush.

Windmills

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

Discover how windmills transform wind into electricity.

How Does a Lighthouse Work?

Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018

Explore the mysteries and wonders of lighthouses with curious schoolchildren.

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$958

How It Works Human Body

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover the wonders of the human body with an interactive journey for young explorers.

How It Works: Rocket

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Blast off to the moon and back with a hidden mouse adventure.

How It Works: Digger

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2023

Discover how diggers work with interactive pages.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the How it Works series?

There are 7 books in the How it Works series. It began with How the Universe Works in 1994, and the newest book, How It Works: Digger, was published in 2023.

What ages are the How it Works books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring How it Works to life.

01

Heather Couper

Author
02

Nigel Henbest

Author
03

Sheila Keenan

Author
04

David Macaulay

Author
05

Charlotte Hunter

Author
06

Roman Belyaev

Author & Illustrator
07

Amelia Hepworth

Author
08

David Semple

Illustrator
09

Molly Littleboy

Author

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