The Inside story

"It's another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this nonfiction story for kids. This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr. Christle Nwora takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who keep you healthy, from surgeons to mental health therapists. Dr. Nwora also explains the science behind how things work, from X-rays to operating theaters. Set over the course of one day, you'll follow different patients through their trip to the hospital, including: A couple having a new baby A boy getting a cast for his broken arm A woman on her way to have an operation As you turn the pages of this book, illustrated by Ginnie Hsu, marvel at the way hospital staff work together-see who prepares the food in the cafeteria, what goes on in the laundry room, and what doctors chat about during their coffee break. Once you've read this book you'll realize hospitals are full of heroes!"--.

Follows the process of creating an automobile, from design to mass production.

Illustrations, diagrams, and text briefly describe the power of the atom, nuclear reactors, storage and safety concerns, weapons, and future uses of atomic energy.

Explains, using drawings and diagrams, some of the applications of video technology, including factory monitoring systems, video games, satellite broadcasting, television production, and flight simulation.

An introduction to the principles of laser technology and to ways lasers are used in various industries.

Introduces aspects of the atomic submarine and describes its use as a weapon in naval warfare, including ways of retaliating against it.

Discusses aspects of jet transport aircraft such as taking off, engines, the passenger cabin, construction, flightdeck, air traffic control, and landing. Includes glossary.

Explains, using drawings and diagrams, the new era of space technology that began officially in 1981, with the maiden flight of the space shuttle "Columbia," the world's first reusable spacecraft.