Andrew Solway
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Examines the conditions on Earth that promote life, the existence of water and energy in space, the atmosphere of Earth and other planets, and possible signs of life in space. Includes color photographs, a timeline of planet discoveries, a glossary of terms, and further resources.
3) Aircraft
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Looks at the application of science and new technologies to all types of aircraft, including military jets, airliners, gliders, and airships, and how they affect our lives.
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How will global warming affect future immigration? Why do refugees leave their countries? What is a visa? Presents information about topics through charts and graphs. Shows how to organize data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts.
10) Resources
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Photographs and diagrams introduce readers to the major environmental challenges the world faces and the importance of preserving the Earth's natural resources.
11) Waste disposal
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Explores some of the major environmental challenges the world faces in the areas of waste disposal, describing the importance of recycling and reusing.
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Presenting both the positive and the negative impacts of science, this book examines the development of mass communication, from print media to broadcast media; the impact of radio, television, and the Internet; and the technology that links the world by cell phones and computers.