Larry Dane Brimner

Describes such animals as the polar bear, ringed seal, caribou, arctic hare, and wolverine and the ways they have adapted to life in the frigid arctic regions.

Briefly discusses the international competition in winter sports, beginning with the Nordic Games in 1908, and describes some of the sports involved, including skiing, ice hockey, skating, and bobsledding.

Describes the different kinds of caves, how they are formed, and the wildlife that lives within them.

Discusses the discovery, rotation, unique tilt, rings, moons, and other aspects of the seventh planet from the sun.

Describes what mountains are, how they are formed, what kinds of plants and animals live on them, and how they affect the surrounding weather.

Sketches the history of ice skating from its beginning as a means of travel to its current status as a sport; discusses the contributions of Sonja Henie and other Olympic stars.

Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Saturn, describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity's attempts to penetrate its mysteries.

Describes different kinds of valleys and canyons and how they are formed.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of bees.

Illustrates the various styles of skiing, from cross-country to downhill, as well as kinds of equipment and clothing.