disasters

In 1919 Boston, an orphaned eighth-grade girl plans to head west to become a cowboy until the giant tank of molasses in her neighborhood explodes.

"Regan Fitz and Elliot Mason have been enemies since they started training to become Glitchers--people who travel through time to preserve important historical events. But everything changes when they find a letter from Regan's future self, warning them about an impending disaster that threatens them and everyone they know"--Amazon.

"In 2018, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was rocked by a powerful earthquake, which devastated the island and its buildings, and killed thousands of people. Based on the experiences of many earthquake victims, this fictional story follows Viola and her family who fled to a safer part of the island, then returned to their village determined to stay and rebuild even though earthquakes are always a risk there. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes earthquakes, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones"--Provided by publisher.

Floods, blizzards, earthquakes, and tornadoes are just a few of the natural disasters occurring frequently around the world. Readers need accurate and trustworthy information to understand what's happening to themselves and their community.

"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.

Chronicles the history of events surrounding the space shuttle Challenger disaster.

"[This book] will teach you how to prepare for disasters that might befall you--like fires, blizzards, tornados, floods, and earthquakes. [It] shares . . . lifesaving strategies to deal with threats ranging from low-risk to apocalyptic. Also includes expert tips on . . . equipment to keep on hand as well as many . . . survival stories"--Provided by publisher.

"What would you do if you were lost somewhere near the North or South poles? Would you survive through the bitter cold, deadly storms, lack of food, and other dangers? Learn the . . . true stories of Ernest Shackleton, Jan Baalsrud, Douglas Mawson, and other daring people who fought to survive in the frozen wasteland"--Provided by publisher.

"Deadly tornadoes. Devastating earthquakes. Killer tsunamis. When it comes to nature's fury, people can do little more than hold on tight and hope to live through it. Learn the true stories of Carmen Ch?vere Ortiz, Evans Monsignac, William and Dennis Spann, and others as they fought to survive through . . . natural disasters"--Provided by publisher.

"Bitter cold. Extreme heat. Dangerous terrain. Sudden storms. When you're in the wild, you're at the whim of nature, and anything can happen. Could you survive a wilderness disaster? Discover the true tales of people who did, and find out how they lived to tell their stories"--Provided by publisher.