Ever wondered about the world around us? Do questions like how do sharks hunt, how big is the sun and what’s inside an iPod fascinate you? Then get to the shops and buy a copy of How It Works magazine, a new accessible, entertaining science and technology title that delivers absorbing articles packed with facts and information on sale today across the UK.

How It Works covers the environment, history, science, space, technology and transport, and is packed with facts and information. The first issue boasts over 831 amazing facts and explanations, including how sharks hunt, why we get drunk, how fireworks explode and a look at how the world’s leading jet fighters measure up. Other topics covered in issue one include: bionic eyes, extreme weather, 3D movies, ejector seats, snake bites, iPhone 3GS, thermite, spacesuits, brain freeze, medieval castles and digital cameras. The companion website www.howitworksdaily.com features more fascinating facts and amazing videos.

How It Works goes on sale in the UK today and is available at all good newsagents, supermarkets, Barnes & Noble, Borders and online at www.imagineshop.co.uk. It will be available in US at the end of November.