An overview of the universe that covers the planets of our solar system, Earth's moon, asteroids, meteors, the Milky Way, star birth and death, and other topics and includes colorful illustrations, diagrams, and satellite images.
Presents photographs and facts about the universe, the solar system, the planets, stars, galaxies, and space exploration, and includes over fifty experiments for testing theories about space phenomena, as well as illustrations and sky charts.
Examines the state of medicine in the early twenty-first century, looking at the effects of advances in medical science and technology on human life, and discussing future trends.
Explores the history of space stations, from the Soviet Union's launch of Salyut 1 in 1971, to the multi-nation development of the International Space Station, due to be completed in 2008.
Explains the origins of weights and measures, how they have changed over the years, and how they can be used to measure different things. 'Includes projects and questions.
