Explains the scientific background to dinosaurs, including their environment, giant dinosaurs, prehistoric flying reptiles, fighting, hunting, and the circumstances leading to their extinction.

Whether it's the soulful sounds of a saxophone solo or the sharp rhythm of a rock band, the principles of acoustics allow us to enjoy the music we love. This book explores the science behind how we create, listen to, and react to different patterns of sound.

This book examines how athletes master techniques that are rooted in the laws of physics, chemistry, and psychology in order to become the best.

"From the scorching dunes of the Sahara Desert to the crushing depths of the Mariana Trench, our world contains many inhospitable landscapes. The Science of Survival explores the amazing adaptations animals and humans have developed in order to survive in some of the harshest circumstances on Earth and beyond"--Publisher's website.