21st century science

What happens when drugs stop working? How do bacteria mutate? Do antibiotics contribute to the rise in resistant bugs? Packed with pictures and first-hand accounts, this book explores the science of drug resistance and what it means in the world today.

Discusses the history, science and technology of new materials. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Describes the history and development of space stations and the exploration of our solar system, as well as the possibility of some day settling on the moon and traveling to Mars.

How do scientists create nuclear fusion? What is a catalytic converter? What new sources of energy are being developed? Advances in science are altering the ways in which we generate and consume energy right now. Where is the new technology leading us? Find out in this easy-to-read, informative guide. 21st Century Science offers a look at where science is going, the interface between science and technology, and the repercussions of science on society.