Books in Shockwave series

Describes what makes a coastal or seaside habitat unique, and introduces the plants and animals that live there.

Describes what makes a coastal or seaside habitat unique, and introduces the plants and animals that live there.

Describes the impact of scientific and techological innovations on the economy and vice versa.

Discusses addiction and its five stages, the effects of smoking and alcohol on the body, the history of smoking, drinking legislation, and being healthy.

Buckle up and join the world's fastest daredevils as they set speed records on land, sea, and in the air. Find out what drives them. Then learn about the engineering that made their achievements possible.

Describes the negative impact that humans have on the planet and things that people can do to lessen these effects.

Describes medical theories and practices that were common in the Middle Ages.

In the form of newspaper articles, describes Egyptian civilization, including mummification and the construction of the pyramids, and how current techniques help scientists understand ancient Egyptian culture.

Explains how paper is made and discusses how this process has changed over the years.

Presents a history of medicine, exploring its roots in traditional natural remedies and how it has developed over time.

Examines robots, from their origins in the human imagination to their many contemporary uses, as well as their potential future development.

Describes the natural forces acting on Earth and their dazzling results.