Allman, Toney

Chronicles the history of space travel, describing the lunar missions, Space Shuttle flights, and the development of the "International Space Station," and discusses possibilities for the future, such as tourism on the moon and the creation of colonies on Mars.

Examines caves, how they grow, what types of plants and animals inhabit them, and the conservation department's efforts to protect them.

Presents a short study of stem cell research, and describes the discovery of stem cells, therapies, and controversies over its use.

Describes the job of the medical examiner in a crime scene investigation discussing the autopsy, preservation of evidence, DNA, and reading blood evidence.

Describes the behavior of killer bees, presents several true attack stories, and discusses the work of beekeepers and bee experts.

Describes the history, symptoms, transfer, and treatment of tuberculosis and discusses outbreaks in the developed world and efforts to fight the disease in the Third World.

Discusses self-mutilation and other self-harmful behavior, including why some individuals harm themselves, the risks of self-injury, and how to treat and prevent it.

This book discusses whooping cough, a disease caused by a bacterium that invades the body and attacks the airways and lungs, including the difficulties in diagnosing the reemerging disease, the prevention of the disease, and the treatment of the disease.

Presents information on how science has tried to imitate nature by designing robots that walk based on the legs of bugs.

Presents information on infectious and devastating diseases and the research scientists do in order to learn more about them and how to stop them. Examines case studies of modern day infectious diseases, such as the cholera epidemic in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and offers advice on preventing and preparing for infectious diseases that may strike in the future.