An encyclopedia of science and technology, covering such areas as the Earth, the ocean, plants and animals, medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.

Published also under the title: Macmillan encyclopedia of science New York : Macmillan : Maxwell Macmillan International, 1991.

1. Matter and energy / Peter Lafferty -- 2. The heavens/ Robin Kerrod -- 3. The earth / Dougal Dixon -- 4. Life on earth / Clint Twist -- 5. Plants and animals / John Stidworth -- 6. Body and health / Brenda Walpole -- 7. The environment / Clint Twist -- 8. Industry / Robin Kerrod -- 9. Fuel and power / Clint Twist -- 10. Transportation / Robin Kerrod -- 11. Communication / Rhys Lewis -- 12. Tools and tomorrow / Robin Kerrod.