Presents an introduction to cave exploring, including information on travel preparations and safety, cave formations, wildlife, famous explorers, and conservation efforts. -- "Have you ever been in a cave? Most of us haven't, but there are adventurers and scientists who love finding new caves to explore. If you ever had the chance to climb down into a cave, what would you need to know? What would you pack? Who would you want to come with you? This...

"More than 100 spectacular caves inside Carlsbad Caverns National Park are part of one of the best-preserved ancient fossil reefs on Earth. Scientists from around the world visit the limestone caverns to study and explore the geology, ecosystems, microbes, and countless unique cave formations. Learn about research past and present in this unique natural laboratory"--P. [4] of cover.

"A volume explaining engineer William "Red" Whittaker's plan to develop robots designed to explore the unknown caves on the moon and Mars"--Provided by publisher.

Describes types of caves, particularly the formation and physical features of limestone caves, and provides information about the animal and plant life found in caves, as well as about human cave dwellers and their paintings.