Rooney, Anne

Describes some of the major events of the 1990s that helped to change the world including the genocide in Rwanda, massacre at Columbine High School, the opening of the channel tunnel between England and France, and more.

Presents a brief introduction to major advances in medicine and medical equipment including retinal implants, robotic prosthetics, and microsurgery.

Discusses aliens and UFOs, covering mythologies, cultural obsessions, and popular culture versions of visitors from other planets and presents a fictional scenario of what an abduction might consist of, and includes a glossary.

Explains what zombies are, looks at legends about people who come back from the dead, and examines the possible science behind Haitian beliefs about zombies.

"Describes carrot plants and how they grow, and suggests ways to enjoy eating carrots"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes lettuce plants and how they grow, and suggests ways to enjoy eating lettuce"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes tomato plants and how they grow, and suggests ways to enjoy eating tomatoes"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the development of costume and fashion over the course of history, focusing on the styles and trends of the eighteenth century in the West and around the world. Includes photographs and a time line.

Examines the history and development of telecommunications including cables and wireless, mobile and text phones, satellites, television, the Internet, and much more.