This beautiful title features three scientists who work in extreme conditions. Hurricane hunter, Paul Flaherty's story is told from his childhood when his interest in meteorology began from a weatherman's visit to his school. Cave Woman, Hazel Barton climbs deep into caves to study micorbes such as bacteria that live in the dark. Skywalker, Steve Sillett climbs high above the earth to study the life in Redwood trees. All of the stories give interesting facts about these careers as well as tell the personal stories of the people. Illustrated with excellent color photographs that show the extreme conditions and beautiful locations where these scientists work. Includes specific glossaries for each story, source notes, and index. Highly recommended.