Books like Castle - How It Works by David Macaulay

Illustrated guide that explains the science behind everyday machines, from lawn sprinklers and pneumatic drills to electric guitars and smoke detectors, aimed at young readers.

A richly illustrated guide that explains the science behind hundreds of everyday machines and introduces the latest digital technologies.

Illustrated guide to a 13th‑century Welsh castle and its surrounding town, detailing the planning, architecture, and military engineering that shaped medieval fortifications for young readers.

Describes medieval castles and what life was like for the knights who lived in them.

A richly illustrated guide that charts the evolution of British castles from Iron Age hill forts to medieval strongholds, explaining their architecture, functions, and the daily lives of those who lived within.

Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them. Superb, full-color photographs of castles around the world, plus specially built models, offer a unique and revealing "eyewitness" view of medieval life, from a castle's construction to its destruction in a siege. See a medieval lavatory, a giant crossbow on wheels, how prisoners were kept secure in dungeons, a herald in full regalia, and castles used by Crusaders in Syria and samurai warriors in Japan. Learn how castles got their water during a siege, how besiegers tunneled under castle walls, how the Normans built castles in a hurry, how the first guns worked, why round towers were better than square ones, and what a castellan's job entailed. Discover how enemies climbed castle walls, what was on the menu at a typical banquet, why many castles had resident carpenters and metalworkers, why Crusader castles were so well built, and much, much more.

An illustrated guide that follows PBS's "Building Big" series, this book explains how engineers solved challenges in designing bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels.

A child‑friendly exploration of the Empire State Building’s deconstruction, explaining skyscraper structure and the demolition process in New York.