Woodford, Chris

An examination of atoms and molecules that discusses related early theories, the arrangement of elements, how molecules behave, atomic structure, and more.

Presents a comprehensive look into the world of technology explaining where many of these inventions came from and how they work, and features such things as the iPods, neon lights, digital cameras, how fireworks explode, and much more.

Explores the history of titanium and explains its chemistry, its uses, and its importance in our lives.

Describes the characteristics, sources, and uses of the element potassium.

Full-color photographs and text explore energy; covering temperature, food, nuclear and solar power, fossil fuels, propulsion, and other related topics.

Discusses various situations faced by astronauts in space, including dangerous dockings, daring repairs, risky rescues, and unhappy landings.

Introduces young readers to the basics of electricity, discussing how it was discovered, what it is used for, and how it works.

Presents a piece-by-piece breakdown of everyday electronic objects to describe how they work, including cell phones, computers, and cars.

Provides an introduction to digital technology, discussing digital information and devices, answering both traditional and modern-day questions about the topic, and including photographs and diagrams, fact and history boxes, and related activities.

Two objects can be the same size, but not the same weight. Readers will learn not just about pounds and ounces, but also about how density, gravity, and mass affect weight.