Broekel, Ray

Text and photographs describe truck engines, fuel, bodies, tractor trailers, and the specialized types of trucks used to haul or convey specific merchandise.

A discussion of the nature and properties of light, with experiments.

Describes the physiology, habits, and behavior of snakes.

Describes the personal qualities, training, and tools necessary to be a writer.

Explains basic principles of magic and gives directions for twenty-five easy magic tricks.

A brief introduction to the care and feeding of pet gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, and mice.

Explains what jet propulsion is, Newton's third law of motion, the history of jet aviation, and jet plane designs.

Briefly discusses the work, uniform, and tools of fire fighters and describes a variety of fire trucks.

An elementary introduction to trains, how they work, and kinds of railroad cars.

Describes briefly all aspects of baseball including the object of the game, the field, the equipment, positions, plays, teams, leagues, famous players, and games.