David Jefferis

Gives the reader a full view of what space travel was really like in the last century and what it will be like in the future. Kids will be fascinated to learn about the technology behind space travel and what living in zero gravity would be like.

"Want a vacation in space but don't have a million dollars to spare? With space tourism now a reality, this awesome book looks at the possibilities of more affordable flights for tourists to space in the not-too-distant future. Amazing artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of which planets we could visit, the construction of spaceports and expandable hotels, and traveling by space elevator."--

Examines ocean power, solar heating, and solar and wind turbines.

Introduction to the planets Mercury and Venus, the two planets in our solar system closest to the sun.

Journey into the small world of nano-technology with clear and precise text and amazingly detailed images. Micro Machines takes readers into the future of computers, cars, cameras, and telecommunications. This fascinating book teaches the difference between macro-micro, and nano technologies. Close-up pictures help broaden our ideas of what tiny machines are and what they can do. Includes details on: The merging of organic, or living things with inorganic,...

The history of man's desire to fly and descriptions of eary flights and aircraft.