Jay, Michael

Discusses the history of communication from ancient alphabets to modern global computer networks.

Explores the features and uses, both modern and historic, of tanks and speculates on the tank of the future.

Presents facts about spacecraft, such as rockets, satellites, probes, and shuttles.

Briefly introduces aspects of the moon such as its phases; eclipses; its seas, craters, and mountains; and explorations of it.

Describes the design and uses of different types of trucks including tankers, military, dump, and fire trucks.

Includes information about checking in, boarding a plane, preparation for takeoff, air controllers, landing, ground services, emergency procedures, and airline markings.

Describes a bicycle motocross race and discusses bike design, stunt riding, and safety tips.

Explains how the space shuttle works and describes a shuttle trip from lift-off to touchdown.

Examines the various strokes and techniques of swimming and diving and surveys the history, equipment, and training involved in scuba diving.

Colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe prehistoric sea monsters.