"Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' H.G. Wells' tales of time travel and alien invasion have enthralled generations. His 1898 novel, The War of the Worlds, tells the story of an invasion from Mars and the ensuing conflict between the Martians and mankind. This tribute to Wells' most famous novel contains the full, original text, expertly brought to life through a series of illustrations by artist Adam Rufino. Also included are features...

Here are the best stories about our avian friends from the public radio show BirdNote, each brief essay illuminating the life, habits, or songs of a particular bird. Why do geese fly in a V-formation? Why are worms so good for you -- if you're a robin? Which bird calls, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?" From wrens that nest in cactuses to gulls that have a strange red dot on their bills -- these digestible and fascinating bird stories are...

On the evening of October 30, 1938, radio listeners across the United States heard a startling report of a meteor strike in the New Jersey countryside. With sirens blaring in the background, announcers in the field described mysterious creatures, terrifying war machines, and thick clouds of poison gas moving toward New York City. As the invading force approached Manhattan, some listeners sat transfixed, while others ran to alert neighbors or to call...

Before there was e-mail or Facebook, there was ham radio -- used to talk to people around the globe and to communicate during disasters and emergencies. Today they can also transmit images, use the Internet, and take advantage of the most powerful wireless communications capacity in the world. Ready to join the fun?

The collection covers nine subjects within the Campus Campaign Series: civil rights, U. S. history, arts & literature, the year 1968, women's studies, the environment, Malcolm X, Noam Chomsky, and Studs Terkel.

Reviews the subjects covered on the ARRL licensing exam, and provides a pool of questions currently used in the exam as well as cross-references to answers for specific questions within the text.

"Investigates the potential dangers of prolonged exposure to Radio Frequencies (RF) from wireless techonlogy; it's effects on our health and well-being, as well as the health and development of our children."--Container.