The polar bear is the largest meat-eater living on land. It has an appetite for seals, walruses, and whales, but it is not picky when starving. Come face-to-face with a hungry polar bear and… More →
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Hunters who want a greater challenge try bow hunting. They use bows instead of shotguns to shoot deer and other game. To master the sport, they spend time practicing different drawing… More →
Don't say you weren't warned. Black widows have red markings that let you know they are dangerous. Bother a black widow and experience the effects of its potent poison. Get caught up in… More →
Mountain climbing is about the challenge. It's about rising above difficulties to reach the breathtaking views that wait atop mountains. Let this book get you geared up for rock climbing,… More →
Sunshine, solid ground, and fresh air. You don't find these things in underground coal mines. Miners must be prepared to work in pitch-black darkness and survive explosions, cave-ins, and the More →
Don't touch the deathstalker scorpion! If it doesn't nab you with its pinschers, it will sting you with toxic venom from the end of its tail. Read about the deathstalker before you become its More →
Does driving a 100,000-pound truck across frozen water sound like a smart idea? No, but some people make their living doing this. Ride along with ice road truckers and discover the unique… More →
Sometimes actors don't have the skills they need for a movie scene. This is where stunt performers jump in, sometimes literally. These daredevils jump out of moving cars, off high cliffs, and More →
Many experts call the bull shark the most dangerous shark around. This ill-tempered aggressor swims the same shallow waters as humans. It can even travel up rivers for hundreds of miles.… More →