Explains what to expect when one is left home alone and how to respond when the unexpected happens, with activities to help learn about one's home, neighborhood, and capabilities.

"Explains the Challenger Explosion, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects"--

Recounts the adventures of Mike Foale, an American astronaut on the Russian space station, Mir, during an eventful flight when Mir was badly damaged in a series of accidents.

"Discusses rules for fire prevention and safety at home and outdoors"--Provided by publisher.

"An unusually warm winter day resulted in 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooding the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The disaster killed 21 people and injured 150 others. Rescue missions were launched to save people from the sticky and deadly mess, led by the Red Cross, the army, the navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical School. With the help of hundreds of volunteers over the course of several weeks, the streets were cleaned up....

Describes how 13-year-old surfer Bethany Hamilton survived an atack by a tiger shark that took her left arm.

This book on staying safe in your community describes what to do if there is a fire.

Describes what it was like to be an astronaut on the "unlucky" 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the moon.