Haines, Gail Kay

Presents thirteen stories which describe how scientists used methods of microscopic investigation to uncover such mysteries as radioactivity, diabetes, microchips, and superconductors.

Introduces the scientific study of temperature extremes and how it relates to technology.

Fourteen tales describe the scientific procedures used by a variety of scientists, including Pasteur and George Washington Carver, to make significant discoveries and breakthroughs in scientific knowledge.

Describes the properties and functions of the various groups of chemical elements.

Explains the chemical principles of acids and bases suggesting experiments to show how they can be neutralized and put to commercial use.

Investigates cancer, the types, warning signs, treatment, and the present state of research in the field.

An explanation of gravity and the discoveries that have been made about it--although we still don't know exactly how it works.

Describes the poisons that come from animals, plants, bacteria, earth, and water and discusses the science of toxicology and the work of a poison control center.

Looks at the reasons why sugar, sweeteners, and all sweet foods taste good, and explains the role all of them play in people's diets.

A brief introduction to the characteristics and uses of fire.