Dowswell, Paul

Presents an introduction to genetic engineering, explaining what it is, looking at how the science has developed, discussing its possible uses, and examining changing attitudes toward genetic manipulation.

Presents a detailed introduction to the battles, soldiers, nurses, and civilians of the First World War; and includes vintage photographs, recommended websites, and eyewitness accounts.

Explains how some of today's medical tools were invented, discussing who performed the first vaccinations, why animals were used in early blood transfusions, how electron microscopes work, and other related topics.

Thirteen-year-old Sam endures harsh conditions, battles, and a shipwreck after being pressed into service aboard the HMS Miranda during the Napoleonic Wars.

Discusses some famous murder cases and how forensic science techniques were used to solve them.

Provides an account of events surrounding the disaster that occurred when the reactor at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, a town located in the state of Ukraine, exploded on April 26, 1986, releasing dangerous radiation into the atmosphere.

Examines the events of October 25, 1917 when supporters of the Bolshevik Party wrested control of Russia's national government from the ruling classes, and discusses the causes of the revolution and its effect on the rest of the world.

Examines the changes in weapons and tactics that impacted the way war was waged during World War I.

Examines the causes of World War II, including the stipulations of the treaty that Germany was forced to sign at the end of World War I, the effects of the Great Depression, Germany's desire for colonies, and the rise of Hitler.

Presents a number of illustrated photographs and interesting facts and figures about military aircraft including early fighters and bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, biplanes and triplanes, World War Two fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and Japanese Zero, and the various types of helicopters designed after the war.