Gates, Phil

Describes how humans have developed modern technology by looking at the natural world, discussing such areas as design, defense, motion, and energy.

Describes the conquistadores and their dangerous search for gold, jewels, and spices in the South American jungle.

Presents in newspaper format the stories of breakthroughs in medicine in many different cultures and lands from the year 8000 B.C. to the 1990's.

Describes the conquistadores and their dangerous search for gold, jewels, and spices in the South American jungle.

Looks at man-made inventions such as velcro, cameras, and parachutes and explains the principles of nature from which each is derived.

Presents, in newspaper format, facts about the history of medical research, including breakthroughs in sterilization, anesthesia, and disease cures.

Presents in newspaper format the stories of breakthroughs in medicine in many different cultures and lands from the year 8000 B.C. to the 1990s.