Discusses some unusual creatures and events that have been seen or taken place in cold climates including sightings of the mysterious Yeti, and the discovery of the remains of a nineteenth-century polar expedition.
Explores the phenomenon of the California Gold Rush, including information about the routes to California taken by hopeful miners and the fate of John Sutter, owner of the land on which gold was first discovered.
Recounts the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the invasion of the Philippines, describes the background of Japanese-American relations, and explains why the United States was unprepared for war.