Cover-to-cover books. Environmental disasters

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Tornado!

the strongest winds on earth
1999
Provides information about tornadoes, how they form, and the damage they cause, through the story of Tim, a student and weather watcher who gives a report on tornadoes just before one touches down in his town.

Fire!

raging destruction
1997
Fictional story of a brother and sister caught in a forest fire is interleaved with factual information about forest fires and how they are fought.

Earthquake!

on shaky ground
1997
Provides information about earthquakes, explaining why and where they occur, looking at what happens during an earthquake, and discussing earthquake measurement, prediction, preparation, and survival.

Avalanche!

the deadly slide
2000
Offers an overview of avalanches, discussing what causes them and the devastating effects they can have.

Volcano!

dome of fire
1997
Provides information about volcanoes, explaining how and why they form, and looking at different types of volcanoes, the signs that a volcano is about to erupt, the effects of a blast, and attempts to predict eruptions.

Tsunami!

death wave
1997
Provides information about the giant waves known as tsunamis, explaining how they form and travel; looking at what geologists, oceanographers, and seismologists are doing to help protect people from tsunamis; discussing tsunami warning systems; and examining the damage caused by the killer waves.
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