Readers discover the amazing stories behind these innovators and the ways they're using science, technology, engineering, and math skills to save lives.
"This book uses engineering, science, and common sense to examine exactly what technology we have in place to help prevent, limit, or lessen the impact of disastrous events."--.
Presents information on how scientists track and predict natural disasters, in simple text with illustrations, covering earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
A collection of seventeen controversial essays that debate issues relating to natural disasters including international response to disasters, who should provide aid, and whether or not the government discriminates against the poor in natural disasters.
