natural disasters

This book, created for a high/low audience, is packed with fascinating information about earthquakes. Includes resources.

"A massive tsunami slams into a tourist's train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gases. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. These deadly natural disasters ended in tragedy for some-but not everyone. How did the people in these true tales come face to face with the forces of nature and live to tell about it?"--Provided by publisher.

"Mountain of Fire is the narrative nonfiction story of the violent volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, the story of the people who died, those who survived, and the heroes who fought to raise an alarm. For weeks, the ground around Mount St. Helens shuddered like a dynamite keg ready to explode. There were legends of previous eruptions: violent fire, treacherous floods, and heat that had scoured the area. But the shaking and swelling was unlike any volcano ever seen before. Day and night, scientists tried to piece together the mountain's clues--yet nothing could prepare them for the destruction to come. The long-dormant volcano seethed away, boiling rock far below the surface. Washington's governor, Dixie Lee Ray, understood the despair that would follow from people being forced from their homes. How and when should she give orders to evacuate the area? And would that be enough to save the people from the eruption of Mount St. Helens?"--Provided by publisher.

Designed for a high/low audience, this book is a thorough examination of tornadoes, including what causes them, characteristics, damage and destruction, history, and modern technology.

This book features a high/low approach to meteorological phenomenon, focusing on the history, facts and figures, and technology of hurricanes. Offers diagrams and sources to more information.

Tornadoes, hurricanes, and tsunamis? Oh, my! Readers will be amazed by the illustrated scenes of destruction caused by natural disasters-tornado winds throwing cars and massive waves crashing onto land! They will be inspired by stories of personal survival and acts of bravery in the face of danger. Each story showcases the potency of these storms and those who endured them, as well as allowing readers to learn about them from a safe distance.

Deadly fires wreak havoc around the world. We try to prevent fires and fight them to keep people and property safe.

When the sky gets dark and a bad thunderstorm turns into something more, it's time to take cover. Tornadoes are swirling funnels that can cause lots of damage. Check out how they form and how we can keep safe.

Hurricane season blows in every summer and fall. Weather conditions are perfect for these windy and rainy storms. We know they happen every year. Find out how we can prepare and keep safe.

Major storms lead to too much water on the ground, causing floods. Location matters! Predicting and preparing for floods helps people stay safe and recover from disaster.