This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth s most extraordinary natural forces from active volcanoes, including Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of...

Learn about deadly fungi from real-life cases.

"A look at zebras, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their striped fur, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"A look at tortoises, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their domed shells, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"A look at camels, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their humps, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status of wild species in the world today" --

Throughout history, more people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters. The scientists who first defended us against these diseases faced a terrifying personal gamble. Often they were ignored, laughed at, or even fired from their jobs. But they kept hunting for answers, putting the pieces fo the epidemic puzzle together. As they looked for clues to the origin of diseases such as yellow fever, typhoid, plague, and other deadly...

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing steampunk gadgets, characters, machines, and worlds, and discusses various artistic techniques and tools.

Recounts the stories of five epic mariners who set off on some of the greatest ocean journeys ever undertaken and introduces the challenges of life at sea.