Science

Alternative Energy

• Focuses on newer energy options including wind and solar energy, fuel cells, hydropower, geothermal power, and biomass energy.
• Also includes more theoretical sources, including cold fusion, zero point energy, and universal forces.

CDs, Super Glue, and Salsa: How Everyday Products Are Made

• Provides coverage of 30 new household and high-interest products, including who invented it and why.

Chemical Compounds

• Information on the ways in which different chemical elements combine to form commonly used chemical compounds, such as water, ammonia, and aspirin.

Child Development

• Covers issues related to human development from conception through adolescence.

Genetics

• Explains the workings of genes and chromosomes, genetic diseases, and biotechnology.
• Also covers the ethical, legal, and social issues connected to genetic science.

Encyclopedia of Bioethics

• Covering a wealth of topics on the ethics of health professions, animal research, population control and the environment, this text helps the reader to consider the impact of new scientific knowledge and its potential to harm or benefit present and future generations.

Philip's Astronomy Encyclopedia

• Contains more than 3000 articles on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics.
• Includes tables listing brightest stars, nearest stars, Messier objects, Caldwell objects, and surface features of the Moon and terrestrial planets.

Real Life Math

• This set helps students better understand commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life,
• Examples include buying insurance, constructing a budget, reading graphs, adjusting cooking recipes.

World of Forensic Science

• A guide to the scientific processes and the legal, social and ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences.
• Covers the individuals, techniques, and principles of biology, chemistry, law, medicine, physics, computer science, geology, and psychology involved in the multidisciplinary approach of examining crime scenes and evidence to be used in legal proceedings.

World of Microbiology and Immunology

• Covers the concepts, theories, discoveries, and pioneers in microbiology and immunology.
• Addresses current ethical, legal, and social issues with special emphasis given to biological warfare and terrorism.

World of Sports Science 2007

• Include theoretical and practical treatment of all aspects of sports science and exercise physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics.
• Particular emphasis is placed on such high-interest topics as sports medicine, specifically the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries; pylometric and other athletic training programs; performance-enhancing drugs and drug-testing techniques; and sports psychology, particularly motivational and mental aspects of sport.