Living on the edge

A photographic introduction to scuba diving, reviewing the history of the adventure sport, explaining how it is done, and discussing equipment, safety, and scuba-related activities.

A photographic introduction to the adventure sport of whitewater rafting, reviewing the history of rafting, explaining what whitewater is, and discussing equipment, competition, and safety.

A photographic introduction to rock climbing, reviewing the history of the adventure sport, explaining how it is done, and discussing routes and ratings, equipment, and safety.

A photographic introduction to the adventure sport of surfing, reviewing the history of surfing, explaining how it is done, and discussing equipment, competition, and safety.

Looks at the various kinds of animals, including mountain goats, pikas, yaks, and bighorn sheep, that survive in the world's tallest mountain ecosystems.

Looks at the various kinds of plants and animals, including camels, cactuses, and snakes, that survive in desert ecosystems throughout the world.

Examines the harsh living conditions that exist deep below the surface of the ocean and describes the animals, including the squid, hatchet fish, and tubeworm, that have adapted to those conditions and have made the deep parts of the ocean their home.

Provides information on the hardy animals that make the Antarctic's icy waters their home.

Describes the hardy animals which live in the cold, harsh Arctic.