Newman, Patricia

Presents stories of people surviving animal attacks, such as being mauled by a grizzly bear, stung by a scorpion, and torn apart by a chimpanzee.

Describes U.S. Navy SEALs who are trained to fight at sea, in the air, and on land, tracking down terrorists, rescuing hostages, and venturing into enemy territory to gather critical information.

Describes the history of the United States Army Special Forces, the special skills of this elite force, including languages and diplomatic skills, special training, and more.

Aboard an aircraft carrier, a lieutenant introduces a new aviator to the "lingo" and layout before taking him on a practice dogfight.

On a train trip, an engineer teaches a boy the expressions used by railroad workers as he describes the different kinds of cars, freight, and people they see.