Looks at potential disasters such as global warming, meteorites, exploding suns, and viruses from outer space, and explores ways we might protect ourselves from these threats.
Four acts document distinct perspectives on the pivotal events that preceded and followed Katrina's passage through New Orleans, a catastrophe during which the divide between race and class lines has never been more pronounced.
Presents a collection of full-color illustrated photographs depicting the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.
Discusses the formation, occurrence, and impact of tornados in the United States, with photographs and statistics on the areas that have been hit the hardest by the natural phenomana.
An exploration of earthquakes that provides accounts of individuals who have survived one, explains what causes them, and discusses related disaster prevention and safety procedures.
An exploration of blizzards that provides accounts of individuals who have survived one, explains what causes them, and discusses related disaster prevention and safety procedures.
Describes the duties, working conditions, salary, training, and career opportunities of emergency response workers including emergency dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, police officers, and emergency managers.
