"Covers a wide selection of machines that fly, from airliners to hot air balloons, outlining how they work and their uses"--Provided by publisher.

"Covers a wide selection of machines used on the road, from motorcycles to snow plows, outlining how they work and what they are used for"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes machines used in space, such as launch rockets, space shuttles, satellites, space telescopes, space stations, and space suits, and what they can do.

Uses fantastic illustrations, fascinating facts, and fossil location maps to describe various prehistoric animals that lived in the ocean and sky and on land.

Photographs and text explore the history of medicine from its ancient beginnings to the present. Includes information on instruments, medications, and the treatment of disease used in both alternative and modern medicine.

Presents one hundred facts about science, covering lasers, magnets, computers, and other topics, and includes illustrations, puzzles, quizzes, and projects.

SPACE (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Encyclopedia of Space is a visual guide for children aged 8+, offering a thorough insight into our universe, astronomy and space exploration. Six fascinating sections reveal the wonders of Space, from dark matter and cosmic rays to star birth and black holes. The Solar System and beyond is explored in great detail, making this a truly comprehensive guide. An information-packed resource for school projects or homework....

Describes, in text and illustrations, the physical characteristics and habits of various kinds of dinosaurs, their natural environment, and how recent discoveries have enhanced our knowledge about these prehistoric creatures.

One hundred facts reveal fascinating information about many animals that are facing an uncertain future and what we can do to help.

This book introduces you to a well known group of plants, from bright sunflowers to beautiful magnolia trees. It explores the history of flowering plants and examines the way flowering plants reproduce and obtain energy. It also looks at the various uses for flowering plants, including decoration and agriculture.