Describes the work of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Project, which is committed to finding some signs of intelligent life beyond the Earth.
A discussion of what contemporary science believes regarding the origins and destiny of the universe, as well as what various peoples have believed throughout history.
Explores the origins and continuing development of the space program in the United States and the former Soviet Union, and highlights the international developments in space technology during the early twenty-first century.
Describes some of the most significant inventions of the twentieth century, including the microwave, cellophane, assembly lines, and others, and includes a glossary, bibliography, and resources for further study.
