The informed and educational narrative examines numerous threats to animals in the wild, raising awareness of each species, and detailing the extent and urgency of the problem. The book also encourages young animal lovers to take an active role in the preservation of creatures great and small.

The author offers a hopeful message for the future with inspiring stories of animals that are now off the endangered species list. Animals on the Edge provides a full update on the scientific efforts to save endangered species in the 21st century. This compelling title will inspire readers to participate in the race to save those species currently threatened with extinction.

Extreme Weather
Huge hurricanes, devastating droughts, ferocious blizzards. What's going on? Scientists around the globe are focusing on extremes of weather, both past and present. Join the weather scientists who are using modern technology, including satellites and supercomputers, to produce a weather forecast for Earth's future. Extreme Weather gives readers the expert's views and highlights the climate changes that may be on the horizon.

Genetics
Ever since scientists first cloned Dolly, genetics has been a hot-button topic in the media and the political world. Genetics brings readers the inside story, and looks objectively at this fascinating modern science. From the Human Genome Project to stem cell research to the National Geographics own Genographic Project, scientists are exploring and rapidly advancing our knowledge of the human condition.

Medical Mysteries
Medical Mysteries gives readers the inside story of the medical profession's weirdest mysteries, and provides the scientific opinions of the experts. The narrative examines cases that have baffled the scientific community. These mysteries will satisfy every kid's natural delight in all things gross and grizzly; the vividly descriptive text, cool photographs, and descriptive diagrams will capture the attention of every reader. Medical Mysteries is a fascinating combination of clinical facts and investigative research.

Not a Drop to Drink
Water is one of Earths hot environmental topics. The scarcity of clean drinking water will have dramatic consequences for humanity in the 21st century: water disputes could spark regional conflict, while increased desertification and drought could affect world food supplies and the future of farming. Not a Drop to Drink conveys a clear message to young readers about this precious commodity and our urgent need to conserve it.

Outbreaks
Outbreaks provides a fascinating introduction to the fight against infectious diseases, including scientists who discovered various viruses and bacteria. The text outlines how we have learned to fight nature's harmful strains and to use others to our advantage; it also provides the latest findings on bird flu and SARS, Ebola and AIDS, and highly resistant strains of tuberculosis. Outbreaks gives readers the experts' view on an area of science which is vital to the future health of mankind.