Describes the giant airship "Hindenburg," the events that led up to its explosive crash on a New Jersey airfield in 1937, and the effects of the disaster on airship travel.
Describes the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, the events that led up to its disastrous oil spill in 1989, and the effects of the spill on the Alaskan environment.
Describes a wide range of environmental disasters, including the meltdown at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, the Alaskan oil spill, the shrinking of the Aral Sea, and others.
Discusses how tornadoes are formed, how they kill and destroy, and how to predict and prepare for them. Also describes some famous tornadoes, including the ones that struck Vernon and Wichita Falls, Texas, in April, 1979.
Describes the characteristics of volcanoes, why and how they erupt, and how eruptions are predicted. Also discusses famous volcanoes throughout the world and describes the May, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Discusses why the earth quakes, how earthquakes kill and destroy, and how to predict and prepare for earthquakes. Also describes some famous earthquakes, including the one that struck Southern Italy in 1980.
Illustrations and simple text teach young readers about earthquakes, what causes them, how rescuers search for survivors, what measures can be taken to prevent building damage, and what to do if caught in a quake.
Discusses the conditions that cause hurricanes to form and the precautions that should be taken against them. Also decribes some famous hurricane disasters, including Camille, which hit the Gulf States in August, 1969.
Discusses causes and effects of winter weather, which is often characterized by severe cold, snow, sleet, ice, and avalanches, and describes some famous winter disasters from history.
