"Near the South Pole, on a rock surrounded by ice, there is a small city called McMurdo Base. How did it get there? What is it like there? Ane why do people live in all that cold?"--Back cover.
"Venice is sinking! More and more water floods the plazas, but people are working to save this historic Italian city. What can they do, with rising water all around?"--Back cover.
"Every year, when the floods come to Cambodia, the Great River runs backward. The town on the Great River floats, and spreads out over a vast lake. How do the people live without land?"--Back cover.
Gail and Sue rush to save their friend Mr. Weeks when a forest fire breaks out and threatens his house. Focuses on one-syllable words with short and long vowel sounds.
Dave and Bill are happy they decided to bring along a life boat when Dave's big sail boat hits a log and sinks. Focuses on one-syllable words with short and long vowel sounds.