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Out of control

the science of wildfires
2009
Introduces the science behind wildfires and includes related news stories that tell how wildfires are fought and describe their aftereffects.

Storm surge

the science of hurricanes
2009
Introduces the science behind hurricanes and includes related news stories that tell how scientists forecast hurricanes and people prepare for and survive them.

Rise of the thinking machines

the science of robots
2009
Discusses robots along with their use in manufacturing plants, automotive industries, and in own homes. Includes information on the future of robotics.

Collapse!

the science of structural engineering failures
2009
Explains the science behind various structural engineering failures including building and bridge collapses, and levee failures.

Recipe for disaster

the science of foodborne illness
2010
Explains what foodborne illness are, how they spread, and how they can be prevented.

Great shakes

the science of earthquakes
2009
Examines the advancements made in earthquake prediction and detection and in building safer structures.

Feel the G's

the science of gravity and G-forces
2009
Explores the effects and energy of g-forces, and demonstrates the use of g-forces in amusement parks, racing, space exploration, and sports.

Climate crisis

the science of global warming
2009
Outlines the manmade and natural factors that contribute to ongoing global warming and examines how this process, if left unchecked, will forever alter the climate of Earth. Details the steps being taken by individuals and governments to fight global warming and features full-color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Goodbye, gasoline

the science of fuel cells
2009
Explains what fuel cells are, and tells how scientists are working to produce safe, cost-effective fuel cells to power our world.
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