"Contents previously published in The most explosive science book in the universe by the Brainwaves, How the incredible human body works by the Brainwaves, How nearly everything was invented by the Brainwaves, and The greatest intergalactic guide to space ever by the Brainwaves.

Includes index.

Most explosive science -- What is science? -- Building blocks -- The periodic table -- What's the matter? -- Properties of matter -- Getting a reaction -- Bubble, fizz, bang! -- Acids and bases -- Blue planet -- Mixing it up -- Warning! Chemists at work -- Endless energy -- Good vibrations -- Heat wave -- Let there be light! -- Beyond the rainbow -- Brute force -- Hard at work -- It's all relative -- Powerful attraction -- Shocking behavior -- Bright sparks -- Electric chemistry -- Recipe for life -- Bursts of ideas -- Future science -- How nearly everything was invented -- Finding a better way -- Seeing is believing -- Lights, camera, action! -- Famous inventors -- Steam machine -- Powering a revolution -- Fantastic inventions -- Leading lights -- Power to the people -- Fascinating firsts -- On the road -- By land, sea, and air -- Fabulous flops -- Super-duper computer -- Let's all communicate -- The future -- Off with a bang -- Timeline -- Intergalactic guide to space -- Cosmic zoo -- Bang! -- Glittering galaxies -- Astronomer's life -- Eye on the universe -- Stars of the show -- Our star -- Starry, starry night -- Recycled universe -- Meet the family -- Home planet -- Best friend moon -- Sun-baked worlds -- Vacation on Mars -- Ring of rubble -- Giant planets -- Frozen worlds -- Ready for launch -- Robot explorers -- Astronauts wanted -- Living in space -- Anybody out there? -- Space spin-offs -- Time travelers -- Future space.

Guaranteed to amaze and educate, the Brainwaves, mischievous pint-sized guides, take readers on a wild ride through a wide range of science topics, from the wisest and wackiest inventions to the adventures of pioneering astronauts.