Provides an easy-to-read overview of the history of aircraft.

Introduces the facts about volcanoes, what they are, why and how they erupt, different types of volcanoes found around the world, and the effects of some famous eruptions of the twentieth century.

Examines superstorms and their potential destructiveness, including thunderstorms, hailstone showers, tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons.

Describes a number of giant snakes including boas and pythons, where they live, what they eat, and how they hunt.