The author of "How it Works" is Archibald Williams. The book offers a summary of the fundamental ideas in science and technology, clearly and succinctly describing how things operate. The book covers a broad variety of themes, including mechanics, electricity, the human body, and the environment. It use pictures and diagrams to simplify and make understandable complicated scientific topics. The characteristics of matter, the rules of motion, the laws of electricity and magnetism, the structure of the atom, the laws of flight, the functions of the human body, and the laws of geology and meteorology are only a few of the subjects addressed in the book. Since its first release, "How it Works" has undergone several revisions and updates, but it continues to be a well-liked introduction to science and technology for readers of all ages. Anyone looking to learn more about the world around them will find the book to be a valuable resource due to its clear explanations and approachable writing style.
Archibald Williams (1886-1963) was a British author and historian. He is known for his works on military history, including "The Romance of War Inventions" (1916), "The Romance of Modern Invention" (1919), "The Romance of Aircraft" (1921), and "The Romance of the British Navy" (1925). Williams served in the British Army during World War I and his experience during the war heavily influenced his writing. He was also a prolific author of adventure stories and science fiction, writing under various pseudonyms such as "Archibald Williams", "William Wilson", and "Anthony Wingrave".
