
How Does it Work?: Explore machines and objects, from fridges to fire engines! (Hardback) - Maddie Moate
Enter your postcode and we'll provide you with your delivery & collection options.
- Free Delivery on orders over £50*
- Free Same Day Click & Collect
- Delivery: In stock
Shop more...
Follow Maddie Moate as she takes a look inside everyday objects and machines - from fridges to fire engines!
Starting in the home, you'll find out how microwaves heat your food and how smart speakers react to voice commands. Then take a trip to the supermarket and discover how the checkout works, before heading to the playground and learning why a roundabout makes you feel dizzy!
As you learn about difference machines and objects, you'll go on four mini adventures - from finding missing parts of a toy car, to preparing a birthday picnic. And there are puzzles for readers to solve too, including a spot the difference, a maze and a word ladder.
The marvellous machines featured in this book range from objects in the home (including a smart speaker, a microwave, a dishwasher, a fridge and a toilet!) to machines in the workplace (a dentist's chair, an X-ray machine, a digger and a fire hose), as well as in the playground, at the shops, on holiday and beyond.
Written and researched by Maddie Moate, the star of CBeebies Do You Know?, this book is packed with awesome facts and key STEM concepts - perfect for nurturing curious minds aged 6 and above.
About the Author
Maddie Moate (Author)Maddie Moate is a BAFTA-winning presenter and YouTuber, passionate about curiosity and inspiring children with the wonders of the world. Maddie's hugely popular YouTube channel, with over 300,000 subscribers, is full of fun, family-focused science videos that have taken her on curious adventures around the world. Maddie regularly appears on CBeebies, and also hosts and performs her own theatre shows and live events.
Paul Boston (Illustrator)
Paul Boston grew up in the English countryside and spent much of his time heading off into the fields and woods exploring and drawing pictures of the wildlife he found. Now, from his country hideaway in South Wales, Paul keeps himself busy illustrating books for young people on subjects including: inventions, airplanes, trains, string and anything else you care to mention.
- Contributors:
- Maddie Moate, Paul Boston
- Imprint:
- Puffin
- Publisher:
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Release Date:
- 06 Mar 2025
- Number of Pages:
- 64
- Binding:
- Hardback
- ISBN13:
- 9780241652558
Delivery
Options to suit you
At Jarrolds we want to ensure you get your order in the most convenient way for you, so we offer..
- Free standard delivery on most orders over £50*
- Express and Nominated options from £6.95*
- Free click and collect from our stores for many items
Help & Advice
Need extra help?
We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below.
- Live chat
Monday to Friday (between 9.00am - 5.30pm) - Call us - 01603 660 661
- Email us here
Returns
How to return a purchase
At Jarrolds we want to ensure you're delighted with your order so if for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you can return most items to us in new and unused condition within 30 days of receiving them for a full refund*.