Asimov, Isaac

Provides information about lasers and how they work, and discusses their many uses.

Describes the uses of the sun's energy from the time of the Greeks and Romans to the present day and discusses the potential of this source of energy in our modern world.

Explores the question of whether life exists in outer space, and looks at how technology is helping scientists learn more about the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Takes a look into what caused the extinction of dinosaurs on the earth and examines theories of some scientists including comets, meteors, and asteroids.

Describes the discovery of life in the deep oceans and explains oceanography.

A collection of short stories by a variety of authors about children with one common characteristic--they are all mutants.

An anthology of twelve science fiction stories with biological themes.