Text, illustrations, diagrams, and photographs explain the world of modern science from black holes to vacuum cleaners, from forces to faxes in the context of everyday life.
General Note
Oxford children's reference--Spine.
Includes index.
Content Note
Matter -- Atoms -- Colour -- Gravity and forces -- Space exploration -- Black holes, big bang -- Pulsars, nebulas, quasars -- Geothermal power -- Internal combustion engines -- Submarines -- Cameras -- Satellites -- Lasers -- Holograms -- Calculators.