"Looking at some of the major inventions and discoveries shaping our world today, Breakthroughs in Science profiles the research leading up to the discovery (not just profiles of the one or two key "players"). Each book describes the "famous" moment and then examines the continued evolution illustrating its impact today and for the future"--.
Explains the scientific concept of matter, discussing atoms, molecules, solids, liquids, gases, matter and energy, and the properties of substances, looks at how different materials are used, and includes a glossary.
Discusses one hundred of the most ferocious and dangerous creatures in the world, including snakes, sharks, fish, birds, insects, and more, and covers the scariness rating of encountering each threat.
Discusses the history of deep sea exploration, looks at how modern technology has advanced the study of the ocean floors, and describes some of the plants and animals found living in these extreme environments.
Explains the way living things function, and looks at the seven life processes, including movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth.
An investigation of microlife, explaining what it is, what types of microorganisms exist, where they are found, how they live, and their effects on humans. Includes profiles of scientists who have made notable discoveries in the study of microlife, as well as experiments and demonstrations.
Presents an introduction to deserts, explaining what they are, how they form, the different desert climates, and the plants, animals, people, towns, and industries found in deserts.
An illustrated encyclopedia, featuring articles that provide information about Earth, earthquakes and volcanoes, climate, weather, plants and animals, soil and erosion, and rivers and oceans, and including a glossary, measurements, and records.
Photographs, illustrations, and text offer an overview of volcanoes, describing how they are created, what makes them erupt, how volcanic eruptions have impacted human history, where the most active volcanoes are located, and other related topics.
