Heat stroke can be deadly if not treated immediately. Find out what exertional heat stroke is, how to identify it, and how to treat it. Includes a video, multiple-choice and open-ended questions, background information with links for...

This article describes several heat-related illnesses including: heat edema, heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

This site provides an excellent guide for preventing both heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

In this section of the textbook, learn about the second law of thermodynamics and how it relates to the function of heat engine. Section will also explain how to calculate net work and efficiency of cyclical processes such as a heat...

Schematic diagrams illustrating the operation of a four-stroke engine cycle. Interactive buttons allow you to step through the various steps of each engine cycle. Each graphic is accompanied by an excellent explanation.

Being out in the sun and heat, especially while exercising or participating in any physical activity, can lead to heat exaustion and heatstroke. Learn how to prevent getting sick while in the sun, and learn how to cool down if you feel ill.

KidsHealth: Dehydration and Treating Dehydration

A Java applet which allows the visitor to investigate the physical parameters associated with the individual strokes of a 4-stroke gasoline engine. Visitors enter parameters such as exhaust temperature, fuel ratio, and ambient pressure...

Learn what can cause dehydration, and recognize the signs and symptoms of dehydration. This website also has a section on how dehydration affects children.

Millard Fillmore (January 7, 1800 - March 8, 1874) was the thirteenth President of the United States, serving from 1850 until 1853, and the last member of the Whig Party to hold that office. He was the second Vice President to assume the...