Provides information on conditioning for hiking, first aid and survival skills, what to wear, safety tips, and more.

Describes the training, weapons, clothing, and responsibilities of these legendary warriors from Japan.

Explains volcanos' formation and eruption, describes types of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.

Explains why earthquakes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage they inflict, and some of the more famous earthquakes in history.

Examines mankind's dependence on fossil fuels through scenarios that describe life without such items as oil heaters and gasoline powered cars, and describes alternative energy sources and other ways to prepare for this possible future.

Provides general information about helicopters and specific facts about the features and operation of the Apache helicopter.

Discusses the history of lion attacks on humans and the reasons for the attacks, including species endangerment, loss of habitat, and dangers of captivity.

Explains service learning, gives examples of service-learning programs that aid political campaigns, and describes the benefits received by the campaigns, community, and volunteers.

Describes the equipment, techniques, and safety rules of water skiing.