"Early readers will learn about the science behind the Chernobyl disaster through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.
"Early readers will learn about the science behind the Deepwater Horizon disaster through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.
Describes specific oil spills such as the one caused by the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, examines their effects on the environment, and discusses efforts to prevent future disasters.
Examines the causes of building collapses around the world including structural defects and man-made tragedies and discusses rescue efforts and investigations, as well as the efforts made to prevent further disasters.
Explores how dangerous chemicals can be released into the environment, the harm they can do, and what can be done in the future to prevent such disasters as the release of cyanide into Europe's Tisza River in 2000.
Explores what oil is and how it is used, the harm that is done when it is spilled into the ocean, and what can be done in the future to prevent such disasters as the 1989 wreck of the Exxon Valdez.
