Marvelous Machines: A Magic Lens Book

Ages 7 to 11, Grades 1 to 4

Use the Magic Lens to reveal the inner workings of the machines all around us

Use the Magic Lens to reveal the inner workings of the machines all around us.In this eye-catching book, readers can explore the hidden inner workings of machines and inventions, from everyday 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.

About the Author

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