environmental conditions

Presents stories of people surviving in the cold, such as an airplane crash in Alaska, being lost while snowboarding, and a shipwreck in Antarctica.

"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.

"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.

Provides an overview of the Arctic region from the Stone Age to the present, examining all of its major aspects from a global perspective.

Photographs and text provide information on the Appalachian Mountains, covering the topography, climate, plant and animal life, unique geographical features, human cultures, and problems facing the region.

Full-color photographs and text document the ecosystem of the Florida Everglades, describing its unique plant and animal life and efforts to reverse the environment abuse in the area.

Documents the scientific explorations of Antarctica, examining its unique climate, natural environment, and native life forms, and discusses how these studies can affect research in climate change, microbiology, and life on other planets.