Why science matters

Examines how the body fights illness and infections and reveals how scientists are developing new drugs and advanced technologies.

Examines how science is used to identify criminals and solve crime scene investigations.

An illustrated exploration of scientific advances in genetic technology that covers genes and characteristics, DNA, proteins, engineering techniques, applications in the field of medicine, genetically modified foods, cloning research, the future of the industry, and more.

Photographs and illustrations teach readers the importance of sports and exercise science, how the body responds to exercise, andexamples of training programs.

Examines the role of science and technology in managing water, discusses the properties of water, its effects on the landscape, availability issues, pollution, and solutions, and includes case studies.

An illustrated exploration of scientific advances in genetic technology that covers genes and characteristics, DNA, proteins, engineering techniques, applications in the field of medicine, genetically modified foods, cloning research, the future of the industry, and more.

Provides an overview of climate change, discussing evidence, causes, and effects, and examines what can be done to stop its progression.

Examines the role of science and technology in predicting earthquakes, explaining how and why earthquakes happen, discussing their relationship to tsunamis, and looking at the challenges of trying to anticipate movements in Earth's crust.

An illustrated exploration of scientific advances in pharmacology that discusses disease, antibiotics, drug trials, safety and side effects, twenty-first century medicine for the treatment of cancer and other illnesses, and related topics.

Provides information about solar energy, discussing climate change, the sun's nuclear power, sun-made fuels, biofuels, solar thermal power plants, and other related topics; and includes case studies and related projects.