A Young Scientist's Guide to Defying Disasters with Skill & Daring

Do you have the thirst for adventure and dodging danger? If so, you are part of a very elite and specialized group of explorers who, by the end of this book, will have the firsthand skills and know-how to defy even the most dangerous situations on Earth. Complete with hands-on experiments, A Young Scientist's Guide to Defying Disasters is your guide to surviving anything planet Earth can throw at you! Ever conquered a limnic eruption or a lahar? No? Well, kit up, engage your brain and prepare yourself for the ride of a lifetime. JAMES DOYLE was born in inner-city Belfast at the height of the notorious "Troubles" period. From an early age he dodged the bullets and bombs of the city by immersing himself in books about far-flung, exotic places. He is a full-time teacher of geography at Our Lady & St. Patrick's College in Belfast. ANDREW BROZYNA is a book designer and illustrator living in Boulder County, Colorado. He nearly fell off a cliff while hiking, and he crashed the only two times he went mountain biking.