Jefferis, David

This book describes different types of submarine vehicles and their development, discussing their various uses for military purposes, undersea exploration, and ocean research.

This book is an introduction to the history of space travel, including information on spacecraft, space stations, and the difficulties that would be involved in traveling outside of our solar system.

This book is an introduction to the history of the Internet and World Wide Web, including information on how they work and how they have changed the way people do research and communicate.

This book presents the field of biotechnology, which links biology and technology, discussing how living things can be altered by science and engineering.

Examines the operation of motorcycles, particularly off-road trailbikes, and describes motocross racing and other events.

Describes various spacecrafts and aspects of traveling in outer space.

Examines the ways people's ideas about architecture and engineering are changing, discussing such topics as "eco" structures, luxury and leisure structures, skyscrapers, high-tech domes, the world's biggest and longest bridges, tunnels, and air-, sea-, and spaceports.

Discusses various kinds of machines which can perform some human or animal tasks, including space voyager robots, fantasy robots, and robot warriors. Includes glossary.

Describes the characteristics of lasers, how they work, and their many uses.

Photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to different kinds of air sports, including hot air ballooning, parachuting, and parasailing.