A skilled mechanic in 1930s Germany is offered a job on the most magnificent airship ever built, the Hindenberg. But dangers from flammable gas, storms and lightning are there. Follows the airship as it bursts into flame and investigates the cause of the disaster.

Robots are machines that can be programmed to carry out a series of complex actions automatically or under the control of an operator. They come in all shapes and sizes, from mechanical arms and driverless vehicles to walking, talking, artificial people. Learn about how robots are helping humanity by doing jobs that are too dangerous for people, exploring places that humans cannot reach, and becoming our helpers and companions.

Countdown to liftoff! You are about to go on the most exciting and dangerous journey of your life. You are part of the crew on the spacecraft Apollo 13.

"Describes some of the longest and most famous tunnels ever built. Includes information on the tunnel designers, the challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished tunnels"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the design and engineering of the jet planes that are designed to attack other aircraft.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons follow the design, construction and voyages of the Civil War submarine, the H.L. Hunley.

"Introduces the reader to the science of flight."--

"Introduces the reader to the science of Bridges and tunnels"--

An unfamiliar noise stops shoppers in their tracks: cars and a truck are crashing into each other. Fortunately no-one is hurt seriously, but what has caused the accident? This book looks at the topics of forces and motion to explain about speed, acceleration, friction, and momentum. It shows how investigators can use their knowledge of science and technology to sift through the evidence to determine the cause of the crash.