flood control

Be careful! There's a flood coming! Explore the immense power of these natural disasters, the science behind them, and some of history's worst through carefully leveled text, engaging infographics, and stunning photography. Readers will come away awed by the power of these forces of nature and learn how people can be prepared to survive them.

"Examines what scientists know about flooding, whether we can predict floods, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.

"Hurricane Katrina struck the city of New Orleans in 2005. The levees and floodwalls built to protect the city failed. Many neighborhoods flooded, and more than 1,800 people died. Thousands more were left stranded. [This book] examines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations explore the science behind how floods form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.

Where do rivers come from and why do people settle near them? How do rivers form valleys and underground caves? How do we use rivers to create energy, and why is it important to control flooding? Explore the rivers of the world and find out how they affect Earth's landscape from their source to the sea.

Illustrated examination of the causes and effects of severe flooding. Discusses floods in different global environments as well as safety preparation methods. Includes a glossary and science comprehension activities.

Briefly presents specific survival strategies that can be used in a flood.

Examines how communities are working to minimalize the damage caused by fires and floods.