Examines the science behind wildfires, including what causes them, the different types of wildfires, their devastating effects, and how to stay safe during a wildfire. Includes photographs and side-bars.
An introduction to the science of volcanic eruptions featuring many color photos. Covers types of volcanoes, how they formed, and what causes them to erupt.
Examines the science behind floods and mudslides, including what causes them, their devastating effects, and how to stay safe during a flood. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.
Provides information about the senses of smell and taste, discusses their relationship to one another, and explains how these two senses help people learn about the world around them.
Provides scientific information about the sense of hearing, discussing how the ears work, the role of the brain in hearing, sound waves, speech, music, and other topics.
Provides scientific information about the sense of sight, explaining how the eyes work, how they perceive light, color, shape, and motion, and the brain's role in vision.
