Graham, Ian

Focuses on communication in business, in the home, from space, and through the telephone, television, and computers.

Describes how televisions of varying size and how video equipment work; traces television's development and recent innovations; and explains what goes on inside a TV studio.

Explains how a camera functions, describes all its working parts, traces its development and advances, and instructs in how to achieve special effects when using a camera.

Explains how to skywatch and stargaze, what to look for, and how to record observations. Includes projects.

Uses a bicycle to introduce children to various scientific concepts, exploring what it takes to ride a bike, how bikes move, why balance, gravity, and friction play a key role in riding a bike, and other related topics.

Traces the history of the first automobiles through the development of supercars and muscle cars, discussing such topics as computer design, safety features, and speed records.

Explains how computers work and profiles a variety of their current applications, including security issues, networking, and the Internet.

An introduction to the Earth and the universe, in question and answer format, that discusses earthquakes, atmosphere, the hottest planet, the sun, and other related topics.

Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow text provide information about different machines and inventions, and discuss functions, purpose, and other related topics.

Discusses the characteristics of many types of spacecraft, and explains how they are operated and what they do in space.