Books in My Life Science Library series

Part of the Time Life Science Series, which is a great series explaining the history of specific subjects, this is one of a series of books covering all aspects of science. This edition includes many later chapters detailing the specific "how things work" and aspects of many common machines. Included: The Machine Made Fabric of the American Dream, A Seasoned Instrument for War and Peace, The Revolution Fomented by Simple Steam, Assembly-line Avenues to Abundance, The Quickened World of Internal Combustion, Electrical Servants of Every Man, Master Keys to an Age of Communication, The Promise and Problems of Automation

How Our Earth And Existence Depend On Plants Is Introduced In This Title. Their Uses For Food, Alternative Forms Of Fuel, And Everyday Discoveries Of How Plants Have A Medicinal Effect On Curing Diseases And Promoting Good Health Are All Addressed. Introduces Their Role In Preventing And Reversing The Important Issue Of Global Warming Helps Introduce Students To Just How Important Plants Are.