Explains what it takes to become a paratrooper, discusses the combat history of the 82nd Airborne Division, and describes the training necessary for these special soldiers.

Explains how special forces soldiers are chosen and trained, the different kinds of missions for which they are used, how special forces teams are organized, and the specific functions they perform.

Provides information about the nuclear submarine, discussing the life of a submariner and the rigorous training involved.

Explores the challenges and rewards of attending the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where individuals are trained to become officers in the United States Air Force.

This book explores the challenges and rewards of attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where individuals are trained to become officers in the United States Navy or Marine Corps.

Discusses the history, purpose, and construction of the Chunnel, a railroad tunnel that crosses the English Channel, uniting England and France.

Discusses the history, purpose, and maintenance of the International Space Station, including what life is like for the astronauts on board.

Examines the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, discussing how it was built, its purpose, and what it reveals about the ancient Egyptians.

Provides information about mummies, discussing both natural and manmade mummies, with information on the processes by which mummification occurred, speculation about why various cultures mummified their dead, and a look at some of the world's most famous mummies.

Describes the discovery of Pompeii, the volcanic eruption that destroyed it, life in the ancient city when it was alive and flourishing, and issues related to its excavation.