Blizzards are among the most powerful of natural disasters. This book explores the causes of blizzards, the effects they have on people and the environment, and the ways people protect… More →

Bomb squad specialists have one of the riskiest jobs there is! They are trained to investigate explosives and defuse bombs if necessary. These brave workers need to be intelligent, in good… More →

In recent years, free speech advocates have warned that censorship is rising at a concerning rate. Yet not everyone agrees that restricting certain types of speech is censorship. As a result, More →

As Earth's atmosphere steadily gets warmer due to human-caused climate change, communities around the world are increasingly suffering from an onslaught of damaging, often scary effects. Only More →

As climate change worsens globally each year, large-scale wildfires get bigger, more frequent, and more intense in several parts of the world, including the American West. The 10 largest… More →

Our planet is in trouble. Climate change is resulting in rising sea levels, habitat loss, extreme weather, and many other issues. Fighting this climate change has become an urgent priority.… More →

With catastrophic weather events becoming increasingly common, many have started to note that the impacts of this climate crisis are unevenly distributed, and people who are impoverished or… More →

The ubiquity of computers and smartphones has reshaped nearly every aspect of contemporary life, from how we communicate to how we shop. However, it has also provided a new avenue for… More →

A massive tsunami slams into a tourist's train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gases. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. More →

Droughts are among the most destructive of natural disasters. This book explores the causes of droughts, the effects they have on people and the environment, and the ways people protect… More →