Graham, Ian

An illustrated introduction to the moon and space exploration.

Describes the geography, economy, government, people, transportation, education, and culture of the Caribbean region.

Provides information about the "Hindenburg" through the fictional description of the experiences of a German mechanic who is hired to work and travel on the airship.

Explains what cars are, looks at everyday cars, sports cars, luxury, and supercars, and shows where and how they are used. Includes activities and a glossary.

Examines some of the interesting and controversial developments and theories in modern science, focusing on artificial intelligence, with discussion of advances in robotics, myoelectronics, and miniaturization, the growth of expert systems to help human professionals, electroactive polymers, fuzzy logic, artificial life, and ethical concerns.

Provides information on fossil fuels, what they are, where they are found, and why they are important to managing natural resources and includes a case study that examines the implications for the environment.

Inside this volume you'll find the amazing answers to dozens of questions about outer space, nature, technology, and more.

Reveals the techniques used by scientists in the laboratory to disprove mistaken theories and to expose deliberate fakes and forgeries. Features such examples as the Piltdown hoax, Hitler's diaries, the abominable snowman, Bigfoot, UFOs, art forgeries, synthetic gemstones, holograms, and radiocarbon dating.

Explains digital systems and profiles the many ways that they make life easier for human beings.

"Describes some of the longest and most famous tunnels ever built. Includes information on the tunnel designers, the challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished tunnels"--Provided by publisher.