Dunbar, Robert E

Discusses the educational and training requirements for various careers in the field of zoology and the job opportunities in private as well as public institutions.

Examines the causes, health problems, and prevention of mental retardation and discusses education and research involving the mentally retarded.

Explores the decade of the 1980s worldwide, highlighting a selection of the significant scientists, inventions, and scientific developments of the era.

Looks at the issue of homosexuality from scientific, religious, and legal points of view, including historical information on such topics as the development of the gay rights movement and the murder of Charlie Howard.

Discusses ways to effectively use elements such as persuasion, meaningful language, and humor in public speaking and writing.

Discusses the research of Mendel and Darwin, cell structure, DNA, mutation, heredity vs. environment, and controlling heredity. Includes projects in these areas, designed for self-discovering genetic principles.

An introduction to debating, including preparation and research of a topic, finding evidence, attacking opposing arguments, and giving an effective delivery.

Four cadets leave Space Station Mars bound for the Jupiter system to investigate the source of some unusual radio signals.

Describes the functioning of the heart and circulatory system, presenting numerous related projects, and including information on science scholarships, grants, and awards.

An introduction to debating, including preparation and research of a topic, finding evidence, attacking opposing arguments, and giving an effective delivery.