(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

(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

(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

(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 series. These books address current events in the health sciences, touching on both scientific and societal issues. After topics are introduced, the underlying science is addressed, as well as the current state of scientific and ethical thinking. Stock color photographs and diagrams accompany the texts. Sidebars provide biographical information on contemporary scientists as well as highlights of their research methods and studies. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: AIDS, Cloning, Drug Resistance, and Stem Cells.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. These books address current events in the health sciences, touching on both scientific and societal issues. After topics are introduced, the underlying science is addressed, as well as the current state of scientific and ethical thinking. Stock color photographs and diagrams accompany the texts. Sidebars provide biographical information on contemporary scientists as well as highlights of their research methods and studies. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: AIDS, Cloning, Drug Resistance, and Stem Cells.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. Both books present basic information about these natural disasters, including explanations of plate tectonics, the categories and causes of each, and historical examples of prominent events. Stock color photographs and diagrams help to illustrate the concepts. Additional information about current scientific research projects and the scientists leading them can be found in the numerous sidebars. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: Earthquakes and Volcanoes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. These books address current events in the health sciences, touching on both scientific and societal issues. After topics are introduced, the underlying science is addressed, as well as the current state of scientific and ethical thinking. Stock color photographs and diagrams accompany the texts. Sidebars provide biographical information on contemporary scientists as well as highlights of their research methods and studies. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: AIDS, Cloning, Drug Resistance, and Stem Cells.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. These books address current events in the health sciences, touching on both scientific and societal issues. After topics are introduced, the underlying science is addressed, as well as the current state of scientific and ethical thinking. Stock color photographs and diagrams accompany the texts. Sidebars provide biographical information on contemporary scientists as well as highlights of their research methods and studies. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: AIDS, Cloning, Drug Resistance, and Stem Cells.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. These books cover the topical science issues of climate change and pollution. Each includes contemporary scientific findings, the more stable science underlying the issues, and the social contexts. The color photographs throughout are mainly stock images. Sidebars profile scientists in action or delve deeper into the research methods and studies producing this information. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: Global Warming and Global Pollution.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. These books cover the topical science issues of climate change and pollution. Each includes contemporary scientific findings, the more stable science underlying the issues, and the social contexts. The color photographs throughout are mainly stock images. Sidebars profile scientists in action or delve deeper into the research methods and studies producing this information. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: Global Warming and Global Pollution.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. Both books present basic information about these natural disasters, including explanations of plate tectonics, the categories and causes of each, and historical examples of prominent events. Stock color photographs and diagrams help to illustrate the concepts. Additional information about current scientific research projects and the scientists leading them can be found in the numerous sidebars. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: Earthquakes and Volcanoes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford