Super science encyclopedia

". . . examines the science behind everyday life--how we power . . . homes, grow . . . food, and build machines that allow [people] to communicate with others and travel around the world. Featuring a wide range of scientific inventions and discoveries, from advances in modern medicine to groundbreaking ideas for saving the environment, SuperScience uncovers how science plays a part in every area of [life]"--Provided by publisher.