A New true book

Traces the history of motion pictures and describes some of the techniques used in producing them. Includes a glossary.

Discusses building colonies in space--why, where, and how--and the benfits to Earth.

Describes different types of automobiles and their purposes and discusses automobile design and other related topics such as gasoline, mileage, and safety.

Highlights basic information about the history of helicopters, their parts and how they function, and the types and uses of whirlybirds.

A basic introduction to many kinds of airplanes and some of the jobs they do.

Discusses the many uses of lasers in science, industry, health, space, optics, video, and almost every imaginable part of our lives.

Explains in simple terms how television works, the history of its invention, and how television programs are made.

Explains good and bad germs, the different kinds, how they can help you, how some cause diseases, and how we fight diseases.

Briefly discusses the history and kinds of airports, the various activities in a large airport, and what happens during a trip on an airplane.

Briefly describes ships, from the vessels used by American settlers, to the efficient cargo vessels and floating hotels in use today, and discusses seaports and harbors.