National Geographic's How Things Work

Synopsis of National Geographic's How Things Work

«National Geographic's How Things Work» is John Langone's illustrated guide, published by National Geographic in hardcover, 272 pages, in English.

Visual guide explaining how everyday machines and technologies work, from fiber optics to an electric razor. With more than 300 color photographs and 100 diagrams, the book presents engineering principles and applied sciences in an accessible way for any curious person.

First published in June 1999; ISBN-13 is 9780792271505 and ISBN-10 is 0792271505.

For curious readers and educational uses, this reference work explains everyday technology without requiring prior technical knowledge.