Describes earthquakes, what causes them, and how to protect against them. Also discusses the science behind tsunamis and seismic shocks.

Provides information about the sense of touch, exploring the skin senses, touch and pressure, pain, temperature senses, and touch senses in animals; and discusses the importance of touch and touch technology.

Discusses the positive and negative aspects of keeping such creatures as boas and pythons, chameleons, iguanas, turtles, frogs, and salamanders as pets.

Explores diseases that are considered to be unpleasant, such as leprosy, plague, and tapeworm.

Looks at animals from around the world that might be considered yucky, including slugs, vampire bats, dung beetles, and others.

Looks at some of the foods eaten around the world that might be considered yucky, including frog legs, grubs, maggot cheese, and others.