Streever, Bill

Discusses the history and science behind the sea, including the pioneers, submarines, and more involved.

Scientist and nature writer Bill Streever looks at the science and history of wind.

Presents the author's year-long journey through history, myth, geography, and ecology studying the effects of cold and its impact on the earth.

Presents a discussion of the influence of cold on the planet, from glaciers to snowflakes, permafrost, and hibernation, and includes anecdotes about about polar expeditions, migration, refrigeration, and the climates of past ages.

Examines how heat has shaped human history by visiting the hottest places on Earth and in time. Discusses Death Valley, the invention of matches, the chemistry of cooking, and the use of coal among other topics.