natural disasters

Describes history's biggest and most destructive avalanches from around the world.

Introduces readers to the dangers of landslides and avalanches, describes what causes them, explains how to predict and prevent them, and more.

Explores the science behind volcanoes, and describes different types of volcanoes. Profiles famous volcanoes around the world, and examines the impact of volcanoes. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a timeline, activities, a glossary, and additional resources.

Introduces readers to heat waves and wildfires, including, the causes, effects, and more.

Presents advice for survival techniques that can be used in different types of weather emergency situations, discussing such scenarios as blizzards, tornadoes, hurricanes, and drought.

Explores the science behind tornadoes, and examines how scientists study, measure, and predict them. Highlights famous tornadoes, and discusses ways to stay safe during a tornado. Includes color photographs, statistics, a timeline, activities, a glossary, and additional resources.

Explores the science behind hurricanes, and examines how scientists track and predict storms. Profiles famous hurricanes, and highlights ways to protect cities from hurricanes. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a timeline, activities, a glossary, and additional resources.

"Milo Connolly has managed to survive most of high school without any major disasters...Even so, all he wants his senior year is to fly under the radar. Everything is going exactly as planned until the dreamy and charismatic Marcos Price saunters back into his life after a three-year absence...To make matters worse strange things have been happening around his sleepy Florida town ever since Marcos' return...Milo and Marcos find themselves faced with the unthinkable: Is there a larger, unseen force at play, trying to keep them apart?"--Provided by publisher.

". . . 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.