A blizzard occurs when severe snow is accompanied by low temperatures and wind. Details development, warning signs, destructive force and self protection for these winter disasters.

Describes, with photographs, a hurricane experience and its destruction. Explains how the National Weather Service can detect, measure, predict and warn people about a hurricane experience. Discusses the means of protecting oneself.

Describes how and why oil spills happen, the damage such accidents can do to the environment, and methods used to clean up spills.

Discusses the formation, composition, and movement of the sun and explains the importance of this star to life on Earth.

Presents recent theories on man's origins from both the study of fossils and the study of molecules.

Describes the planet Earth as it exists today, explaining how it came into being and how it has evolved through the interplay of air, water, rock, and living things.

Traces the life and contributions of the famous inventor whose inventions such as the electric light bulb and phonograph helped change the world.

Illustrates four types of volcanoes, explains what causes eruptions and how lava enriches the soil. Includes an interesting description of the development of a volcano.