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Describes how skyscrapers are different from towers and how both are constructed.

Provides instructions for 150 experiments that explain the workings of science and technology, grouped in the categories of the Earth, nature, physical and material properties, and travel and transport.

"Explains how transport, attack, and rescue helicopters are used in military and combat situations.

"Describes how jet planes such as fighters and bombers are used in military combat, and how these planes work.

"Describes how a submarine functions in the military with information on diving, surfacing, and navigating underwater.

Explores gravity, defining what it is, describing how it is measured, and providing information about scientist who made discoveries about the force.

Describes what ramps and wedges are and how they work, different types of ramps and wedges and their uses, and other facts about these simple machines.

Explains that screws are simple machines; describes their functions, including gripping, squeezing, connecting, and moving; and includes two hands-on activities.

Explains in basic terms the physical principles behind the use and operation of wheels and gears, with diagrams that provide several examples involving doorknobs, steering wheels, and pulleys.

Covers the evolution of film and motion picture technology and how they affect today's world.

Examines the many different parts of the space shuttle, looking at the orbiter, engines, tanks and boosters, the flight deck and living quarters, the payload bay, wheels, windows, and hatches, and other aspects of the shuttle.

Examines the many different parts of electric express trains, looking at the power cars, wheels and suspension, the track, electronics, the cab and controls, various cars and carriers, diesel locomotives, and underground trains.

Ten magic tricks, each including a list of what you need, directions, and an explanation of the science behind the trick.

Transport by water can be just as important as road and rail transport.

Uses familiar examples to explain the science of crime detection, covering such aspects as fingerprints, clues in the human body, chemical evidence, and computers.