Rickard, Graham

Discusses how today's modern wind turbines have developed from the windmills of the past and how technology relating to wind power continues to develop.

Describes life in a variety of mobile homes, including circus caravans, tents, trailers, and houseboats.

Examines how airports have developed as a vital part of the growing international air transportation network and describes some of the world's airports, from the vast complexes that serve major cities to the simple, functional airstrips of the world's remoter regions.

Traces the history of spacecraft from the first satellite to the space shuttle, describing rockets and moon landings, how satellites affect our lives, and the latest space probes which are sending back information about unknown stars and planets.

Describes the history of bridges, famous and unusual bridges, and bridge design and construction.

Discusses the mining of silver and its processing into objects with technological, medicinal, industrial, and artistic uses.

Describes the history of tunnels, the techniques used in building them, and their many uses.

Describes how people in different parts of the world build their homes using local materials available to them.

Describes the history of canals, from ancient channels to modern waterways and discusses their uses today.

Examines the use of tractors in agriculture, discussing the development and operation of tractors through the years, and how the machine has changed farming.