Richard Spilsbury

Learn about fossils, what they are and how they are formed.

Discusses the plight of great white sharks and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.

Find out where electricity comes from and how it gets to us. Which materials are good conductors and which ones are good insulators? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.

Discusses the plight of Bengal tigers and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.

Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but its yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float above their rails, darting from place to place at remarkable speeds. This book explores how maglev trains work, the science behind the magnets at work, and the history of maglev technology. From train technology first developed in Germany to the fastest maglev trains in the world, readers will...

An introduction to Afghanistan provides information on the nation's population, religion, education system, transportation, communications, tourism, environment, and wildlife.

Traces the history of television's invention from its beginning to the present day.