Michael Portman

The image of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon in his spacesuit is a familiar one to most people. Few stop to think what an amazing invention the spacesuit is. Without it and similar ones of today, astronauts couldn't have accomplished the breathtaking feats they have. This book explores the many features of spacesuits, no ordinary uniforms. Photographs of astronauts performing spacewalks and other remarkable achievements show off the spacesuit...

Readers will find out about the other planets that scientists have discovered through accessible text, fact boxes, and photographs. They will be introduced to scientific tools including the Kepler telescope, which has assisted in locating many planets outside of our solar system.

Explores the causes of flooding, types of floods, their potential to have positive impacts and be controlled, and safety precautions to follow in the event of a disaster.

Introduces tsunamis, describing how they are formed, the damages that result from them, and the devices that are being developed to predict them.

Explores the causes of blizzards, significant historic storms, and how the dangerous weather phenomenon can be predicted and prepared for.

Tasmanian devils are found only on an island south of Australia. Though they are grouchy and feisty, they'd rather make a lot of noise than fight. Unfortunately, after being hunted almost to extinction, this rare marsupial has been decimated by disease. Readers will learn about the Tasmanian devils and what is being done to save them.