Parker, Steve

This book describes machines used on the sea, such as powerboats, supercarriers, nuclear attack subs, supertankers, hovercrafts, cruise ships, and luxury yachts, and what they can do.

This book describes machines that fly, such as airliners, attack aircraft, stunt planes, stealth planes, private jets, attack helicopters, airlifters, and jump jets, and what they can do.

This book describes machines used in space, such as launch rockets, space shuttles, satellites, space telescopes, space stations, and space suits, and what they can do.

An imaginative look at space with such questions as "What if the sun went out?" and "What if there were Martians?".

Explains how birds fly, discusses the operation and exploits of flying machines, both ancient and modern, and speculates about flight technology of the future.

Explores the field of physics, focusing on motion, light, sound, electricity, and magnetism. Includes color photographs, hands-on activities, and a glossary of terms.

Examines basic questions about chemistry, including why chocolate melts, why sponges have bubbles, and what happens when something catches fire.

Explores the field of biology, focusing on animals, plants, and the human body. Includes color photographs, five hands-on activities, and a glossary of terms.

Answers children's questions about flying on an airplane. Discusses what to pack, security, food and bathrooms, and take-off and landing procedures. Includes color photographs, a picture glossary, and sources of more information.

Examines the different parts and functions of the brain and nervous system.