Lafferty, Peter

Surveys the history and functions of motorcycles, from their invention in the 1850s to their wartime uses and present sporting capabilities.

Contains questions and answers on such topics as light and sound, forces and movement, atoms and molecules, and science at work.

Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.

Follows the development of emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and fire engines.

Discusses heat, both as a natural phenomenon and as an application in industry, and presents related projects.

Discusses the pioneers in automotive history and the evolution of different types of cars.

Demonstrates the properties and uses of magnets and how the magnetic earth affects a compass. Includes experiments and projects throughout.

Describes a variety of record-breaking machines and inventions, including the fastest train, the first mechanical clock, and the largest airships ever built.

Highlights inventors and their inventions, from the printing of books in the fifteenth century to today's electronic devices.

An account of the life of Leonardo da Vinci, with an emphasis on his research and inventions in the field of science.