Life on the Edge

Discover how animals have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them survive and thrive in some of the world's most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of animal anatomy in the battle for survival on Earth.

Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and the adaptations they have made to survive Earth's most brutal biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science behind adaptations in the battle for survival on Earth. It is life on the edge, and only the fittest survive!

When it comes to climbing mountains, there's no greater challenge than Mount Everest. At nearly 30,000 feet (8,848 m) above sea level, it's the tallest mountain on Earth. With a challenging terrain and extreme cold, only the bravest attempt to climb Mount Everest each year. In this book, young readers will learn all about what makes this mountain so dangerous and why some climbers may choose to tackle it. Informative sidebars and vivid photographs will engage and excite readers.

Discover how plants have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them become lethal killers in some of the world's most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of plant anatomy in the battle for survival on Earth.

Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and their lethal life cycles. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest, and the science behind life cycles in the battle for survival on Earth. It is life on the edge, and only the fittest survive!

The Arctic region of Earth is known for sub-zero temperatures and brutal, harsh weather. But some people-and their dogs-choose to brave the deadly conditions all in the name of fun and competition. Sled dog racing is a popular winter sport involving special kinds of dogs who tolerate cold temperatures well. In this book, young readers will learn all about why some people choose to train these dogs to compete in popular races all over the Arctic. Breathtaking photos and factual sidebars will draw readers' interest and imagination.

Discover some of the planet's deadliest habitats and the incredible organisms that survive within them. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science behind biomes in the battle for survival on Earth.

Discover how predators and their prey create ferocious food chains in some of the world's most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of food chains and webs in the battle for survival on Earth.

While most people in the path of dangerous weather choose to hide and take shelter, tornado chasers instead run toward danger. Specially trained meteorologists use scientific equipment to follow dangerous thunderstorms in pursuit of learning more about tornadoes. This book will teach young readers all about how this deadly job-and hobby-can provide scientists with important data to predict tornadoes. Stunning photographs and accessible text will capture the interest of reluctant readers as they learn the importance of this risky work.

Sharks are some of the fiercest creatures in the ocean. Even though they can be deadly to humans, many people choose to dive into the deep blue with these creatures. Some people don't even protect themselves with cages! This book will explain why some people are so fascinated by sharks that they'll put themselves in danger to swim with them. Young readers will be drawn to the exciting text by dramatic, colorful photographs. Informative sidebars also make the text easier to digest for reluctant readers.

For some people, the idea of jumping out of an airplane with a parachute attached to their back is a terrifying prospect. Others find it to be the thrill of a lifetime. At 10,000 feet (3,048 m), skydivers have a bird's-eye view of the world as they jump from a plane, freefalling before gliding safely to Earth with a parachute. Breathtaking photographs will show just what it looks like as skydivers make the plunge. Vivid design and informative sidebars will capture the attention and imagination of young readers as they learn about this death-defying pursuit.