(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. These volumes survey the rapidly expanding fields of human biology and medicine, encompassing neuroscience and brain mapping, brain disorders, organ generation, cancer treatment, vaccines, and genetics. The science and technologies used to explore the brain and body are described in detail, along with profiles of contemporary scientists and their projects. Photographs and medical images are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Brain Science and Medical Research and Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Cutting Edge Technology series. Numerous current (as of publication) products of biotechnology research and industry are featured in this book. Innovations such as medical robots, assistive devices, artificial organs, and smart sensors, as well as precision medicine, are described in detail, but explanations of the underlying scientific principles are lacking. Photographs of the various devices in development or in use accompany the dense text. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. Hand examines the old traditions and modern technologies that are used in sustainable farming of plants and animals. Detailed descriptions of soil, water, seeds, crops, pest control, and energy use illustrate how they are managed to provide continuous, productive growth with minimized environmental impact. Stock photographs and profiles of important scientists, ecologists, and environmentalists are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. Cutting edge technologies in the fields of computing, energy, and materials science are the focus of these in-depth discussions of scientific innovation. The authors describe robot and computer-human interfaces, electric cars and alternative energies, batteries, and the physics of nanoparticles. They also profile the innovative scientists, both modern and historical, who have worked in these areas. Color photographs of the technologies and scientists accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Technology, and Nanotechnology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. Cutting edge technologies in the fields of computing, energy, and materials science are the focus of these in-depth discussions of scientific innovation. The authors describe robot and computer-human interfaces, electric cars and alternative energies, batteries, and the physics of nanoparticles. They also profile the innovative scientists, both modern and historical, who have worked in these areas. Color photographs of the technologies and scientists accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Technology, and Nanotechnology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Cutting Edge Technology series. These five dense books provide a report on current (as of publication) innovations in a variety of engineering fields, including alternative energies, communications, vehicles, weapons, and virtual realities. The focus is more on description of the products than on explanation of the underlying science. Photographs of the many technological products and of people designing them, promoting them, and interacting with them are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Cutting Edge Technology titles: Cutting Edge Energy Technology, Cutting Edge Entertainment Technology, Cutting Edge Military Technology, Cutting Edge Transportation Technology, and Cutting Edge Internet Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Cutting Edge Technology series. These five dense books provide a report on current (as of publication) innovations in a variety of engineering fields, including alternative energies, communications, vehicles, weapons, and virtual realities. The focus is more on description of the products than on explanation of the underlying science. Photographs of the many technological products and of people designing them, promoting them, and interacting with them are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Cutting Edge Technology titles: Cutting Edge Energy Technology, Cutting Edge Entertainment Technology, Cutting Edge Military Technology, Cutting Edge Transportation Technology, and Cutting Edge Internet Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. This overview of space exploration emphasizes the current questions that scientists wish to answer about space. The book covers the history of rocket engineering; a catalog of past missions, including those involving humans; and consideration of the privatization of space exploration. Kruesi gives attention to the technological challenges that still need to be addressed. Photographs of space technologies and profiles of the scientists are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. This astronomy survey shows how astronomers past and present examine the electromagnetic radiation that reaches the earth (or its orbit) to determine the characteristics of the universe and the bodies within it. The technological advancements in telescopes and computer power help scientists to investigate such topics as exoplanets and dark matter. Photographs of space bodies, equipment, and the scientists profiled are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. These volumes survey the rapidly expanding fields of human biology and medicine, encompassing neuroscience and brain mapping, brain disorders, organ generation, cancer treatment, vaccines, and genetics. The science and technologies used to explore the brain and body are described in detail, along with profiles of contemporary scientists and their projects. Photographs and medical images are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Brain Science and Medical Research and Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Cutting Edge Technology series. These five dense books provide a report on current (as of publication) innovations in a variety of engineering fields, including alternative energies, communications, vehicles, weapons, and virtual realities. The focus is more on description of the products than on explanation of the underlying science. Photographs of the many technological products and of people designing them, promoting them, and interacting with them are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Cutting Edge Technology titles: Cutting Edge Energy Technology, Cutting Edge Entertainment Technology, Cutting Edge Military Technology, Cutting Edge Transportation Technology, and Cutting Edge Internet Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Cutting Edge Technology series. These five dense books provide a report on current (as of publication) innovations in a variety of engineering fields, including alternative energies, communications, vehicles, weapons, and virtual realities. The focus is more on description of the products than on explanation of the underlying science. Photographs of the many technological products and of people designing them, promoting them, and interacting with them are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Cutting Edge Technology titles: Cutting Edge Energy Technology, Cutting Edge Entertainment Technology, Cutting Edge Military Technology, Cutting Edge Transportation Technology, and Cutting Edge Internet Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. Cutting edge technologies in the fields of computing, energy, and materials science are the focus of these in-depth discussions of scientific innovation. The authors describe robot and computer-human interfaces, electric cars and alternative energies, batteries, and the physics of nanoparticles. They also profile the innovative scientists, both modern and historical, who have worked in these areas. Color photographs of the technologies and scientists accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Technology, and Nanotechnology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Cutting Edge Technology series. These five dense books provide a report on current (as of publication) innovations in a variety of engineering fields, including alternative energies, communications, vehicles, weapons, and virtual realities. The focus is more on description of the products than on explanation of the underlying science. Photographs of the many technological products and of people designing them, promoting them, and interacting with them are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Cutting Edge Technology titles: Cutting Edge Energy Technology, Cutting Edge Entertainment Technology, Cutting Edge Military Technology, Cutting Edge Transportation Technology, and Cutting Edge Internet Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford