Asimov, Isaac

Dr. Susan Calvin, the first great practitioner of the new science of robopsychology in 2008, looks back on her career with U.S. Robotics on the occasion of her retirement fifty years later, telling stories of how the mechanical race developed.

When young Hari Seldon arrives on Trantor, he is unaware of the perilous politics that are brewing. After he presents his paper on psychohistory, he becomes the most wanted man in the Empire.

Hari Seldon struggles to perfect his revolutionary Theory of Psychohistory and the means to ensure the survival of humanity: Foundation.

Golan Trevise, former councilman of the First Foundation, is entrusted with a formidable task--to determine the future of Galactic development.

The First Foundation on Terminus and the Second Foundation on Trantor suspect each other of manipulating the restoration of Galactic to its own advantage.

Discusses how modern whale hunting methods have caused many species of whales to become endangered and what can be done to help protect the whales.

Briefly describes the process involved in making paper and some of the problems associated with the production and use of paper.

Tells about the instruments that are used to explore the universe.

Briefly describes several kinds of ships and the forces that cause them to float or sink.

Briefly describes how our eyes work, various vision problems, and how glasses can help us see better.