Tells the story of Chris McCandless, a twenty-four-year-old who walked into the Alaskan wilderness on an idealistic journey and was found dead of starvation four months later. Attempts to discover what led the young man to that point.
An environmental reporter recounts his expedition to the North Pole where he followed oceanographers as they studied the mysteries of climate modeling and global warming, revealing how the fate of the pole will impact the earth.
The author describes her experiences visiting Antarctica and shares information on how to get there, what to bring, what to wear, what to eat, how to build a snow shelter, how to avoid crevasses, how to study Antarctic seals, and other survival strategies.
Introduces readers to the meadowlands, twenty thousand acres of wetlands in New Jersey, discussing the destruction that humans have caused, and the changes that have reversed some of the damage.
Kate's letters to her best friend back home chart her family's trip through the South and back up through Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and reveal her true affection for the brother with whom she is always fighting.
Provides an introduction to the land, people, farming, weather, transportation, ancient monuments, cities, industry, and wildlife of Egypt, and looks at the challenges facing the country.
Presents vividly illustrated facts on the U.S.'s landscape, landmarks, and natural resources, each picture featuring adventurous Izzy and her little sister, Jo.
Presents an introduction to Antarctica, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on the climate, the dangers, and the various expeditions that have crossed these polar regions.
