natural disasters

Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought, with photographs, historical background, and legends.

". . . examines the science behind earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires, using historical and current events as case studies, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the floods in China in 1931, and the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 . . . Science-minded STEM activities encourage middle schoolers to think like scientists while critical thinking exercises, essential questions, fascinating facts, links to online resource, and more encourage readers to explore the ever-evolving dynamics of th[e planet]"--Back cover.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about tornadoes, why to pay attention to warnings, and how to stay safe.

Take shelter! There's a blizzard 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.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about floods, what we can do, and how to stay safe.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about volcanoes, what causes them, and how to be prepared.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about tsunamis, why to pay attention to warnings, and how to stay safe.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about hurricanes, why to pay attention to warnings, and how to stay safe.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe during one.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about droughts, what causes them, and how living things adapt to survive.