Parker, Steve

Looks at some of the significant scientific and technological discoveries and inventions made in the years between 1900 and 1920, and includes a time line, glossary, photographs and illustrations, and resources for further study.

Discusses efforts to save the environment through recycling and waste management.

Presents information, facts, figures, photographs, charts, and diagrams that explain the science of light and sound, discussing color and brightness, ears and hearing, sound waves, echoes and sonar, lasers and holograms, and other topics.

Describes northern, temperate, and tropical forests, the problems of preserving them, and their future prospects.

Presents information, facts, figures, photographs, charts, and diagrams that explain the science of electricity and magnetism, discussing lightning, atoms and electric charge, cells and batteries, electromagnetism, and other topics.

Describes the great variety of the world's resources.

Examines the systems and parts of the human body and how they work, including the skin, blood, bones, lungs, and heart.

Photographs and text explore the history of medicine from its ancient beginnings to the present. Includes information on instruments, medications, and the treatment of disease used in both alternative and modern medicine.

Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

Text and accompanying illustrations and photographs present information on the parts of the body and how they work.