Explores the history and lives of ten of the most ruthless villains of history, including Al Capone, Billy the Kid, the Blood Countess, and Scottish body-snatchers Burke and Hare, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.
"In a high-interest format, describes the dangers of exploring extreme places such as the heart of Africa, Mount Everest, thick rain forests, and Antarctica. Retells stories of famous adventurers from Marco Polo to Steve Fossett. Includes a quiz to test how daring the reader is"--Provided by publisher.
"A wide-ranging survey highlighting the most dangerous sports practiced today, from parkour and BASE jumping to marathon swimming and free diving. Includes quiz"--Provided by publisher.
Describes some of the fastest cars in the world, including stock, Indy, and drag race cars and the land-speed record holder, the Bloodhound. Includes information about street racing, the Le Mans 24-hour race, and the Paris-Dakar Rally.
"A wide-ranging survey of historical and current people involved in combat, from Viking and Mongols to modern-day pirates, martial artists, and special ops. Includes quiz"--Provided by publisher.
"A wide-ranging survey of the deadliest storms in history, from blizzards and tornadoes to hurricanes and wildfires, and even freak storms when animals fall out of the air. Includes quiz"--Provided by publisher.
Describes some of the most dangerous jobs around the world, from battling ocean storms on a fishing boat to fighting smoke and heat in a wildfire. Also describes exciting rescues from a submarine deep in the ocean and from a collapsed mine.
