Presents a brief history of news and news telling from throughout the world, from the earliest way people learned news--through word of mouth--to modern day newspapers, TVs, and through the Internet.
Depicts the characteristics and abilities of several small but powerful forces such as plankton, microchips, bacteria, and fleas. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and further resources.
Examines what it is like to be an athlete and outlines the training they have to participate in to remain at the top of their game. Examines how athletes' lives have changed over the decades and includes color photographs and a glossary.
Details modern forms of technology, discussing how they are developed and examining how they shape the modern world. Considers how technologies will continue to evolve and features color photographs throughout.
Describes the construction efforts of various types of insects, revealing how they build complex homes and outlining the types of materials they use. Includes color photographs.
Profiles some of the unusual creatures that live deep beneath the ocean, detailing their physical features and survival capabilities. Features color photographs throughout.
