Discusses current accomplishments in the field of replacing parts in the human body, including organ transplants, artificial organs and implants, and artificial joints and limbs.
Discusses genetic engineering, particularly the history and techniques of cloning, and includes material on recombinant DNA research and test-tube babies.
Examines the factors causing changes in the earth's climate, including ocean currents, the destruction of the rain forests, and the greenhouse effect, and discusses predictions for the future.
An illustrated introduction to New York, describing the attractions of various regions around the state, including New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and others.
Photographs and text provide information about the work being done by scientists with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute on Panama's Barro Colorado Island to learn about bees.
