Gallant, Roy A

Introduces atoms, the tiny particles which make up everything in the world, discussing their different parts, how they were discovered, and how they can be used as a source of energy.

Discusses human evolution and the search for the earliest forms of humans, examining the Neanderthals, Homo erectus, the variety of fossils found in Africa, and the early apelike hominids.

Describes the development of geological theory from the ancient Greek philosophers to the discovery of plate tectonics, which explains the forming of geological structures.

Examines the impact of human population growth, discussing the origins of the human species, the rise of cities, migration to the new world, population trends, and the scarcity of natural resources.

Discusses the formation and movement of glaciers, how they reflect the history of the earth, and how they affect life around them.

A guide to identifying constellations with an explanation of the mythology surrounding them.

Discusses what is currently known about memory and how it works, and makes suggestions for improving one's memory through mnemonic techniques and proper organization.

Explains what a space station is, how it is put into orbit, and what experiments and living conditions are like there.

Describes the three types of rocks and how each type is formed and becomes part of the rock cycle.

Describes what fossils are, how they are formed, and what they tell scientists about the earth's past.