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The Way Things Work NowA New York Times Bestseller Explainer in Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The New Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building
A New York Times Bestseller Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The New Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth. An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 10/04/2016
ISBN: 9780544824386
Pages: 400
Weight: 3.55lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.80w x 1.20d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2016 pg. 127
School Library Journal 10/01/2016 pg. 52
Shelf Awareness 10/04/2016
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2016 pg. 114
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Superior,Well Above Average
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★★★★★ 5
Great organization and a charger too!
Color: Blue
Pros: charge pad works well to charge not only phones but watches as well,materials are quality and the blue color is very appealing. Fits well on the night stand and has great sized compartments for items to stay organized.
Cons: none that I can note
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2025
★★★★★ 5
3 year anniversary is leather
Color: Brown +Wireless
I bought this for our third year wedding anniversary, as a gift for my husband. The 3rd year is supposed to be a gift inspired by leather. The tray is very durable and has lots of compartments. My husband uses it on his nightstand to keep things that he has in his pocket when he empties them the end of the night. The wireless charger is very convenient, although he prefers to actually plug in his phone rather than wirelessly charge it. The charger cable itself is surprisingly of great quality. The leather isn’t too bad either. Good gift for the price point.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Organizer tray
Color: Brown +Wireless
This thing's style is 1960's cool.. Great organizer and charger.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Cute Tray, Bad Charger
Color: Black
Worked for about a month, now it will only charge sometimes.
Edit: Seller contacted me and replaced item. It is working perfectly fine now.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
★★★★★ 3
The charger is slow
Color: Brown +Wireless
Looks great but the charging takes forever
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026