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A simple presentation of how our brain and nervous system work together to control our body activities and behavior; to enable us to learn, remember, see, smell, speak, and hear; and to feel emotions.

Briefly discusses different types on man-made satellites, how they work, and their usefulness.

Briefly describes the basic principles of photography, how a camera works, the different types of cameras and films, how film is developed, and techniques for taking pictures.

Presents a history of underwater boats, and describes various kinds of submarines, their parts, and personnel.

Briefly describes ships, from the vessels used by American settlers, to the efficient cargo vessels and floating hotels in use today, and discusses seaports and harbors.

Briefly discusses the history and kinds of airports, the various activities in a large airport, and what happens during a trip on an airplane.

Explains good and bad germs, the different kinds, how they can help you, how some cause diseases, and how we fight diseases.

A basic introduction to many kinds of airplanes and some of the jobs they do.

Highlights basic information about the history of helicopters, their parts and how they function, and the types and uses of whirlybirds.

Describes different types of automobiles and their purposes and discusses automobile design and other related topics such as gasoline, mileage, and safety.

Discusses building colonies in space--why, where, and how--and the benfits to Earth.

Introduces the various services offered by libraries and explains how to use a library's resources to find answers to one's questions.

Describes the history and purpose of newspapers, the organization of a newspaper office, the various people who put a newspaper together, and how newspapers are distributed.

A brief introduction to language as communication, as a changing thing, as a complex family with 3000 members, and as a tool for both learning and having fun.

Describes some existing and future telescopes and what they can tell us about outer space, with particular emphasis on the Edwin P.