| | Prelim Pages | p. 1 |
| | The Mechanics of Movement | p. 6 |
| | Title; contents; introductions | p. 10 |
| | The Inclined Plane Locks and keys; cutting machines; can opener; plough; zipper | p. 18 |
| | Levers includes; lever in action; weighing machines; grand piano; manual typewriter; fighters ladder | p. 30 |
| | Wheel And Axle Wheel and axle at work waterwheel; turbine; windmill; wind turbine; dentist's drill | p. 36 |
| | Gears and Belts Includes: gear box; mechanical Clocks; differential; lawn sprinkler; cams and cranks; sewing machine | p. 54 |
| | Pulleys Chain hoist; counterweights; block and tackle; tower crane; escalator; lift | p. 62 |
| | Screws Screws at work; tap; drills and augers; combine harvester | p. 70 |
| | Rotating Wheels Gyroscope, starter motor; roller blind; car seat belt | p. 78 |
| | Springs Stapler; car suspension | p. 82 |
| | Friction Clutch; synchromesh; car brakes; oil rig; freedom from friction; perpetual motion | |
| | Harnessing the Elements | p. 90 |
| | Title, Contents, Introduction | p. 94 |
| | Floating Submersible; submarine; passenger boat; wind surfer; yacht; airship; hot-air balloon | p. 106 |
| | Flying Includes: airplane; airliner wing; helicopter; jump-jet; hydrofoil | p. 120 |
| | Pressure Power Includes: pumps; pneumatic drill; hydraulics; power steering; suction; carburetor; fuel injection | p. 142 |
| | Exploiting Heat Includes: heat waves; combustion engines; blast furnace; electric heater; toaster; refrigerator | p. 164 |
| | Nuclear Power Nuclear fission; nuclear fusion; nuclear weapons; fallout; nuclear reactor; fusion power | |
| | Working with Waves | p. 174 |
| | Title, Contents, Introduction | p. 178 |
| | Light and Images Includes: lighting; light bulb; mirrors; endoscope; lenses; telescopes; liquid crystals; holograms | p. 198 |
| | Photography Includes: cameras; color photograph; photo booth; movie camera; movie projector | p. 208 |
| | Printing Papermaking; printing plates; printing press; bookbinding | p. 218 |
| | Sound and Music Woodwind instruments; brass instruments; string instruments; percussion instruments; microphone; synthesizer; electric guitar; mixer; amplifier; loudspeakers; earphones; record player; tape recorder | p. 234 |
| | Telecommunications Telephone; radio transmitter; radio receiver; radio signals; television camera; camcorder; video recorder; television set; satellites; space telescope; radio telescope; satellite dish; space probes | |
| | Electricity and Automation | p. 254 |
| | Title, Contents, Introduction | p. 258 |
| | Electricity Includes: photocopier; air cleaner; ionizer; lightning conductor; quartz clock; self-winding watch; electric circuit; batteries; solar cell, remote control unit | p. 274 |
| | Magnetism Includes: magnets at work; electric bell; electric horn; maglev train; disc drive; electric generator; transformer; power supply; car ignition system | p. 290 |
| | Sensors and Detectors Includes: seismograph; air bag; autopilot; breath tester; smoke detector; X-rays; sonar; ultrasound; scanner; radar; metal detector; automatic doors; advanced burglar alarms; body scanner; automatic transmission; cruise control | |
| | New Section | |
| | The Digital Domain | p. 310 |
| | Title, Contents, Introduction? | |
| | The Digital Domain will consist of five main sections: Forming Bits; Storing Bits; Processing Bits; Sending Bits; Using Bits | |
| | All of the following topics will be covered within these five sections? | |
| | Analog/Digital Systems Binary code; digital pictures; analog | |