Explore a range of key materials, their properties, and their uses. The title encourages readers to engage with this subject area via accessible text and modern imagery.
As our knowledge of matter grows, so too do the number of materials. Metals saw early uses as swords, coins, and later, in the building of airplanes. The 20th century witnessed several new materials:...
People use an incredible variety of materials to make life easier. Each book in this fascinating series examines how a material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the ways that people...
When a tanker truck tips over and spills toxic chemicals on a busy highway, it's time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how HazMat teams prepare to deal with toxic...
