CDs, Super Glue, & Salsa

This series provides coverage of 30 new household and high-interest products in each biennial set. Alphabetically arranged entries feature step-by-step descriptions of the manufacturing processes behind the products; sidebars of interesting facts including "Words to Know"; boxes highlighting interesting information about a particular product; and brief further information lists. New products covered in "Series 3" include artificial heart, DVD player, gas mask, skyscraper and many more. Additional features include black-and-white photos and 55 technical drawings; a glossary of definitions for manufacturing and other scientific terms; and a general subject/name index cumulating all six volumes in the series.