natural disasters

Tsunamis are a destructive natural force. Unlike with blizzards, hurricanes, and some other natural disasters, people often only have a few minutes' warning to find safety when one hits. Knowing the signs that a tsunami is on its way can make the difference between life and death. This volume explores what happens before, during, and after a tsunami to give readers a comprehensive overview of this catastrophic event. Full-color photographs show the reality of a tsunami, and the accessible text encourages reluctant readers.

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

"This transitional reader title gives information about how and why volcanic eruptions happen and their effects"--Provided by publisher.

"This transitional reader title gives information about how and why tsunamis happen, where they most commonly happen, their effects, and tsunami safety"--Provided by publisher.

"This transitional reader title gives information about how and why earthquakes happen and their effects"--Provided by publisher.

"This transitional reader title gives information about how and why wildfires happen and their effects"--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.