On a snowy Christmas Eve, Chris ignores a series of warnings to take a dangerous motorcycle ride with Angela, a new friend who may be more than she appears to be.
Looks at the behavior and characteristics of different kinds of fish, from the grazers that eat plants on the ocean floor to the anglerfish, which has its own rod and line to catch other fish.
Recounts the events and impact of the "Exxon Valdez" oil spill in 1989. Discusses the rescue efforts, the cleanup operation, and the legal battles that transpired after the accident. Includes a timeline, glossary, and resources for more information.
Discusses the work of crime scene investigators, including the unique features of fingerprints and how they are obtained, and covers shoeprints, tire marks, lip prints, and how evidence is analyzed in the lab, and contains a glossary.
Presents a short history of organized crime and includes information on past gangsters like Al Capone and John Gotti, youth gangs, the Mafia, and crime around the world.
Presents an examination of the world's greatest mysteries, looking at reports of sightings and encounters with unidentified flying objects, and discussing some possible explanations for the appearance of UFOs.
Chronicles the history of biology, focusing on some of the stranger tales of eccentric scientists and dangerous experiments that led to discoveries and breakthroughs in the field.
Chronicles the history of chemistry, focusing on some of the stranger tales of eccentric scientists and dangerous experiments that led to discoveries and breakthroughs in the field.
Chronicles the history of invention, focusing on some of the stranger tales of eccentric inventors and dangerous experiments that led to significant discoveries and breakthroughs.
