Mason, Paul

Explains the history of stock cars and the how-to of the sport.

Explains the history of motorcycle racing and the how-to of the sport.

Explains the history of karting and the how-to of the sport.

Describes the history of body piercing and tattooing, as well as what motivates people to get a piercing or a tattoo, how to care for them, problems that can arise, and legal issues surrounding them.

Investigates reports of aliens and unidentified flying objects, looking at possible explanations for sightings around the world.

A biography of astronomer Galileo Galilei, who invented the first telescopes and clocks with pendulums, among many other devices still used in modern astronomy; and who came to the attention of the Inquisition for arguing that the Earth was not the center of the universe.

Examines roller coaster designs and the physical principles that make them work.

Examines some famous cases involving UFOs and describes how forensic science can sometimes be used to explain such events.

Presents an introduction to underwater diving, in simple text with illustrations, describing its equipment, technique, and safety, with information on famous divers.