How it works

Describes various atmospheric conditions and explains how they are created and how they bring about particular weather.

Describes modern-day military weapons, including guns, explosives, and vehicles.

Explains how motorcycles are used and how they work. Includes illustrations, photographs, and diagrams.

An introduction to the characteristics and uses of different types of helicopters.

Explains the importance of microchips and computers, describes the inner workings of fifteen gadgets, including a calculator, scanner, video game console, and cell phone, and features cutaway illustrations and a glossary.

Explains how spacecraft go into orbit, describes the inner workings of fifteen spacecraft, including the V-2 rocket, space shuttle, and the International Space Station, and features cutaway illustrations and a glossary.

Explains how a computer works, some of its home and business applications, and current and future technological developments.

Surveys different types of trucks around the world, discussing how they operate and what they do.

Discusses the history, technology, and future of different types of tanks, focusing on the engines, weapons, crews, defenses, combat use, and the development of anti-tank weapons.