disasters

Memoir of Sonali Deraniyagala, who lost her parents, husband, and sons in the 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami. Deraniyagala speaks about how she survived the destructive wave and its aftermath and how she has carried on after losing so much.

Dan, upset about his family's move from the farm to the suburbs, has the idea that he will never be able to make new friends, but he learns how wrong he is when disaster strikes the neighborhood.

Defines and describes examples of different categories of tragic events, such as earthquakes, epidemics, fires, floods, famines, assassinations, crimes, and accidents. Includes numerous photographs.

Describes twenty famous disasters, from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, to the sinking of the Titanic, to Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki.

Tom, Bud, and Yo join Tom's dad on the S.S. "Nestor" to see Mr. Swift test his submersible, which he plans to use to search the sea floor for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other phenomena, but when a storm hits, Tom risks his life to save his father.

Discusses natural disasters, ways that volunteer and professionals provide assistance, and first-hand accounts of victims and their suggestions to improve efforts.

Provides an account of the events of April 15, 1912, when the "Titanic" luxury liner sank in the Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg, claiming the lives of approximately 1,200 passengers, describes the boat's construction, launch, and first days at sea, and includes the words of survivors.

Discusses the disastrous 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine.

Describes several major nuclear accidents, their impact on people and the environment, responses to them, and prevention efforts.