Allaby, Michael Davis, Lee McCutcheon, Scott Thomas, Peggy Spangenburg, Ray Gilpin, Daniel Panno, Joseph Leacock, Elspeth Hirschmann, Kris Worth, Richard Kirkland, Kyle Newton, David E Gaensslen, R. E Hueske, Edward E Houck, Max M Bohan, Thomas L Bell, Suzanne Gorini, Catherine A Angelo, Joseph A
Introduces the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism and explores their widespread applications, from powering modern technology to driving much of the human body.
Presents a physics perspective on the concept of light and optics, exploring the science of electromagnetic radiation and its applications in lasers, medicine, communications, and other areas.
Examines how time and thermodynamics effect one's life, discussing seasons of the year, body temperature, refrigerators, car engines, clocks, and other related topics.
Contains a history of the subjects of space and astronomy, nearly 1,300 entries providing definitions and explanations of related topics, plus brief biographies of over 400 scientists.
