This cutting-edge young adult set makes information about science and technology readily available to middle and high school students in straightforward terms they can understand. Highlights of each volume include: *The history of the particular science or technology, including its key inventors, researchers, and pioneers *A description of a particular science or technology, introducing its basic concepts and terms *A glossary of basic terms *A list of further reading and up-to-date Web site information *An index. This set is a must-have for libraries serving students interested in how science relates to the world around them.
