Books with author Timothy R Gaffney

Crammed with anecdotes and details about science research, each title in this series includes profiles of six to eight scientists doing his or her own different kind of research, giving students the inside scoop on cutting-edge research going on today in the most extreme environments.

Discusses the achievements of a scientist at Wright State University who has learned to use electronic stimulation to help people paralyzed after spinal cord injuries recover enough to move and even walk again.

Surveys the life of the country boy from West Virginia who became a great pilot, ending his career as an Air Force birgadier general with more than 10,000 hours of flying time in 180 different aircraft

Offers a look into the profession of these risk-taking pilots who fly low to the ground at high speeds to complete their tasks and the aircraft they fly, enhanced with color photos, glossary, index, and more.

First-hand reports and color photos take middle readers on a wild ride as hurricane hunters set about gathering scientific data by flying into the heart of these powerful storms.

Describes some of the stunts that are performed at air shows, including spectacular maneuvers, wingwalking, and precision flying, discusses the dangers involved and the piloting skills required, and details some of the aircraft used.

Describes the history and work of the John F. Kennedy Space Center located on Merritt Island on the east coast of Florida.

-- Fills the need for high-interest biographies on astronauts, inspiring manned spaceflights, and planets.-- Answers the call for books in the space curriculum.

A biography of Edmund Hillary, whose love of snow, mountains, and the outdoor life, culminated in his conquering the highest peak in the world

-- These over-100-page titles present the facts and analyze some of the most controversial topics in today's news.-- Offers excellent and up-to-date information for reports or debates.-- Helps teenagers to begin developing critical thinking skills.

Many years have passed since Grandpa rockete d to the moon but his grandchild still loves to hear the bed time story in which the 2 of them blast off together. '

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