Jefferis, David

Find out why Mercury and Venus are so hot, if astronauts could travel there, and if Mercury and Venus have any moons.

This book is an introduction to robot warriors, discussing the development of automated fighting machines, the use of robots to perform dangerous tasks in space, in the air, on land, and at sea, and the possible future of robot technology.

This book explains the design of jet planes and discusses what they can do.

Describes cars designed for racing and the different types of car races in which they are driven.

Explores several types and aspects of nanotechnology, discussing micro-electrical-mechanical systems (MEMS), fullerenes, inspirations from nature, popular consumer products that contain nanoparticles, micro machines used in medicine and transportation, and future nano developments.

Station -- Space truck -- Supply craft -- Bigger and bigger -- Power supply -- Robot arm -- Worldwide space project -- Space station fold-out -- Destiny laboratory -- Columbus and Jules Verne -- More from Europe -- Kibo module -- Research panorama -- Spacesuit -- Mission to the ISS -- Living in space -- Space junk -- Into the future.

In question and answer format this book presents an overview of the moon's age, phases, lunar eclipses, mapping, oceans, mountains, and craters.

Provides answers to questions about Mars, such as why it is called the red planet, the depth of Martian valleys, and how it can be observed.

Provides answers to questions about Earth, such as how old it is, how mountains are formed, and the danger of global warming.

A history of tanks from their introduction during World War I through present day designs and innovations.