David Macaulay books in order
British-born American illustrator and writer
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 31
David Macaulay has published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 24 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Cathedral (1973). The best-known is The Way Things Work (1992). The latest is Mammoth Science (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Macaulay
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The Way Things Work
David Macaulay's most-read book.
Newest
Mammoth Science
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
The Way Things Work (1992)
Novellas in order
Motel of the Mysteries (1979)
Non-fiction in order
Mammoth Science (2020)
Children's books in order
Cathedral (1973)
City (1974)
Pyramid (1975)
Underground (1976)
Castle (1978)
Unbuilding (1980)
Mill (1983)
Baaa (1985)
Why the Chicken Crossed the Road (1987)
Black and White (1990)
Ship (1993)
Shortcut (1995)
Rome Antics (1997)
A Guide to the Way Things Work (2000)
Building Big (2000)
Mosque (2003)
Angelo (2006)
The Way We Work (2008)
Built to Last (2010)
Jet Plane (2012)
Eye (2013)
Toilet (2013)
How Machines Work (2015)
Crossing on Time (2019)
Other books in order
Great Moments in Architecture (1978)
Dk Visual Encyclopedia (1994)
Pinball Science (1998)
Building the Book Cathedral (1999)
David Macaulay FAQ
- How many books has David Macaulay written?
- David Macaulay has published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 24 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Macaulay's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Way Things Work.
- What is David Macaulay's latest book?
- Mammoth Science (2020).
- What is David Macaulay's most famous book?
- The Way Things Work (1992) is David Macaulay's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.