Ardley, Neil

Discusses possibilities for the future in the field of medicine based on new ways to fight disease and conquer pain already in progress.

Examines space travel, colonies in space, cloning, time travel, and other futuristic possibilities and explores the likelihood of their eventual existence.

Describes the construction and use of dams and discusses their benefits and dangers.

Presents information on the properties of atoms and on nuclear power and energy.

Describes 101 science experiments or activities that can be done with household items and easily found ingredients.

An introduction to flight--by birds, insects, and plants; by balloons, gliders, and kites; and by sophisticated powered aircraft.

Introduces the principles of force and energy and includes a variety of simple experiments.

Explains the characteristics and transmission of sound, musical and otherwise, and suggests related activities.

Defines heat and discusses its properties, origins, and uses.

Describes the five outer planets--Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto--and discusses the possibility of undiscovered planets.