Cars

by Peter Harrison and Peter Cahill

Published 28 February 2001
Recounts the history of the automobile; describes how various automotive systems work; discusses auto racing, special types of vehicles, and safety and environmental questions; and suggests related projects.

Inventions

by Peter Harrison

Published 1 August 2000
Examines and explains the science of the world around us. Accessible and stimulating for the independent reader and excellent back-up for school projects. Exciting color photographs and explanatory artworks draw the reader in to find out more about basic scientific principles, how things work, and what the future holds. Practical experiments increase understanding and are fun to do.