Looks at some of the different organisms that live in extreme environments--places that are hostile to life, such as hot water, under ice, in caves, and under the sea; and discusses the technology that has allowed scientists to study these so-called extremophiles.
Explores the world of robotics, looking at the work done by high-risk robots, including bomb disposal, volcano exploration, emergency rescues, mining, and other dangerous tasks, and provides instructions for making a model rescue robot.
Describes how different organisms manage to survive in a variety of extreme conditions and major stresses, such as high and low temperatures and desiccation.
Explores fifty of the most extreme regions of the Earth and our solar system. Depicts huge Martian dust devils, a 340-year-old hurricane, and volcanoes whose lava is colder than Antarctica. Provides color photos, a glossary, an index, and a list of acronyms.
Collects one hundred facts about extreme weather and natural phenomena, covering volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and more; and includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.
the search for life that is very, very different from our own
Toomey, David M
2013
Describes the characteristics of extremophiles, creatures that survive in conditions that are hostile to other forms of life, and explores scientists efforts to study and understand these organisms. Discusses how the study of extremophiles has transformed our view of life and how it is able to develop.
Photographs and simple text examines different glaciers around the world, how they are formed, their effects on surrounding landscapes, life around glaciers for people and animals, and other related topics.
Shares stories of extraordinary flying, telling of the experiences of pilots who undertake rescue missions in dangerous conditions, conduct research, and fly solo to gather vital information, and includes an introductory essay about the author's own quest to learn to fly.
