Explains what endurance is, provides an introduction to endurance sports and athletes, looks at how athletes train their hearts, lungs, and bodies to develop endurance, and includes profiles of athletes in endurance sports.
Describes the stress the human population is putting on the world's natural resources, examines the causes of population change and how it is measured, and looks at what can be done to ease the problem.
Examines various treasure troves that have been discovered throughout history including the ancient ruins of Alexandria, Terracotta Warriors of China, the tomb of Tutankhamen, the wreck of the Titanic, and art treasures stolen by the Nazis during World War Two.
Discusses several known pirates in history including Sir Francis Drake, Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, and others, and describes different types of pirates such as Buccaneers, Corsairs, and Privateers.
Examines several ancient monuments around the world including the pyramids of Egypt and the Americas, stone circles, Nazca lines and Machu Picchu in Peru, Easter Island statues, and more.
Presents facts on several animals that can be deadly to humans, such as the great white shark, saltwater crocodile, and golden poison frog, describing how they kill.
Photographs and text describe some of the most dangerous places on Earth including Antarctica, Death Valley, and in areas where tornadoes and hurricanes are frequent.
Examines the various mummies that have been discovered over the century in peat bogs, the desert and mountains regions, and describes mummification, mummy curses, and more.
