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Books by David Macaulay | Wonderlit

Books by David Macaulay

16 books · Ages 4–15

Known for the How It Works series, David Macaulay writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–15, alongside 12 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, building & engineering, vehicles & machines.

Series

Jet Plane

Castle

Eye

4 books · Ages 4–9

Standalone Books

Cover of City

Explore the monumental achievements of ancient Roman engineers and architects as David Macaulay meticulously illustrates

Cover of Motel of the Mysteries

Motel of the Mysteries

Future archeologists discover a 20th-century motel and hilariously misinterpret every plastic plant and everyday object

Cover of Baaa

After humans disappear, sheep inherit the earth and build their own civilization, only to repeat humanity's mistakes in

By Age Range

City

Baaa

Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

City

Motel of the Mysteries

Baaa

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Building & Engineering Vehicles & Machines History Art & Creativity Resilience & Perseverance Construction Pride & Accomplishment

Ages 4–11

Cover of Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

One chicken crossing the road triggers a wild chain of events involving exploding bathrooms and a boy accidentally deliv

Cover of Black and White

Black and White

For families who enjoy puzzling mysteries and surreal humor, this graphic novel challenges perceptions and invites imagi

Cover of Rome Antics

Follow a pigeon on a high-flying delivery route across Rome, soaring past ancient ruins and through the bustling streets

Cover of Building the Book Cathedral

Building the Book Cathedral

Thirteenth-century stonecutters and craftsmen labor for generations to raise a massive Gothic cathedral from the ground

Cover of Crossing on Time

Crossing on Time

The transition from wind to steam changed the world forever, seen through the blueprints of the SS United States and a b

Cover of Cathedral

For the child who marvels at how massive things are built. This classic guide reveals the engineering secrets and commun

Cover of Angelo

An elderly plasterer rescues a wounded pigeon he once disliked, sparking a lifelong bond of compassion that transforms t

Cover of Built to Last

For the curious child who stares at construction sites and wonders how massive buildings stay up, this book reveals the

Cover of Mammoth Math

A herd of cartoon mammoths makes sense of everything from multiplication to probability using colorful diagrams and play

Motel of the Mysteries

Rome Antics

Building the Book Cathedral

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Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues

The Lightbulb

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Digital Revolutionaries: The Men and Women Who Brought Computing to Life

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids