Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.

Young readers can learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming their way.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of grizzly bears, and discusses their endangerment in the lower forty-eight United States.

"Out in the oceans and river swims the 400-million-year-old species that we love to fear: sharks! But there's more to sharks than sharp teeth and powerful fins. There are more than 500 species found all over the world in saltwater and freshwater environments. They can be as small as 6 inches or as big as 60 feet. Shark attacks on people are actually very rare. And even though they can be fierce predators, they face a danger of their very own. From...

Using detailed illustrations and clear wording, youngsters learn how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near.