"Alone in the rainforest, Joe is suddenly caught in a tropical storm. He uses his science skills to observe the habitat around him to build shelter, find food, and search for help."--Provided by publisher.
"Adrift in heavy seas after a hurricane, Joe finds his boat pulled by strong currents and winds. He follows a flock of birds and discovers other sea creatures moving in the same direction toward some rocks. Can Joe's science skills help him to survive?"--Provided by publisher.
"Will Joe be able to survive in the hot, scorching desert? In this exciting survival story, readers journey along with Joe as he searches for water and runs into a desert tribe."--Provided by publisher.
"When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, and makes a few animal friends."--Provided by publisher.
"'Rolling Along' explores the benefits and uses of the wheel and axle. RobbO and RobbEE build a cart to make it easier to move a heavy load, and learn how the wheel and axle are also used for lifting and turning."--Provided by publisher.
'Pulling Up' explores the benefits and uses of the pulley. RobbO and RobbEE need to build a pulley to move the engine in a car. They find lots of other uses for a pulley too.
Text, photographs, and illustrations provides information about natural disasters, such as volcano eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes, and describe the work of relief organizations.
