Recounts the stories of bold, notorious, or successful women in such early cultures as ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, and China.

Describes the characteristics , behavior and habitats of sea otters, in context of their rebound from near extinction.

"Explains the creation, growth, and life of glaciers and icebergs with particular emphasis on the North and South Poles, focusing on the unique adaptations of plant and animal life living on or near the ice, in text and full color photographs"--Provided by publisher.