Over 150 entries define mathematical principles, terms, symbols, and abbreviations, and present short profiles of work of famous mathematicians. An appendix includes tables of mathematical symbols, formulas, weights and measures, and square roots, and logarithms.
Explains the need for standard units of measure and suggests simple experiments that demonstrate the use of these units in measuring distance, volume, and weight.
An introduction to airplanes, discussing principles of flight, airplane engines, air safety, airplane history, and various kinds of airplanes including the space shuttle.
