Solway, Andrew

Explains how science and technology influence the designs of aircrafts, describing the forces that act upon an aircraft, and discussing the materials and systems that make up and control planes and helicopters.

Explains how science and technology influence the designs of buildings and structures, describing the forces that act upon bridges, dams, towers, and more, and discussing the energy-efficient aspects of building designs.

Combining photographs and artwork, this book introduces the heart and lungs and explains the functions of the heart and lungs to the body.

Combining photographs and artwork, this book introduces human growth and the cycle of life and explains human development in the womb and the growth of humans from birth to old age.

Presents an introduction to light energy, in simple text with illustrations, describing how a beam of light travels from a star to the human eye.

Illustrates the properties of gravity through ten experiments that could not be done in a classroom, involving activities such as dropping a watermelon from a helicopter, climbing a ladder into space, and taking a trip to the moon.

Introduces scientific processes used by inventors which teaches young students how ideas evolve toward making a complete product.

Presenting both the positive and the negative impacts of science, this book examines the development of mass communication, from print media to broadcast media; the impact of radio, television, and the Internet; and the technology that links the world by cell phones and computers.

Full-color photographs and simple text present a guide to sharks, and identifies various species, and defines other characteristics unique to sharks.

Examines the history and development of modern dance, looks at the characteristics of the style, and provides information on choreography, performance and presentation, costumes, makeup, and music. Includes feature boxes and photographs.