Nature's ultimate disasters

Readers learn about science and safety as they uncover information about the ten deadliest wildfires of the past few centuries, and discover how they have been combatted by heroic firefighters.

Catalogs the ten most deadly volcanic eruptions, explaining the science behind these events, and reveals how they are measured and categorized.

Catalogs the ten most deadly tsunamis, explaining the science behind these events, and reveals how they are measured and categorized.

Catalogs the ten most deadly hurricanes, explains the science behind these events, and reveals how they are measured and categorized.

Looks at typhoons, monsoons, cyclones, and bursting dams, highlighting the ten worst floods humanity has endured.

Readers will investigate the science behind earthquakes as they count down the ten most catastrophic quakes in human history.

"Typhoons, monsoons, cyclones, and bursting dams--readers will be transfixed by the floods these monster storms create. Photographs capture these breathtaking phenomena and their devastating effects on human society. This exploration of the ten worst floods humanity has endured will be a key feature in STEM, history, and geography curricula. Readers will delve into scientific explanations for these disasters, gain experience with maps, and ponder critical thinking questions that assess their understanding of this fascinating topic"--From the publisher's web site.

Text and photographs present the ten most catastrophic wildfires in human history. Text boxes investigate the science behind wildfires, and thoughtful questions are included to encourage critical thinking skills.

Text and photographs present the ten most catastrophic tsunamis in human history. Text boxes investigate the science behind tsunamis, and thoughtful questions are included to encourage critical thinking skills.

Text and photographs present the ten most catastrophic hurricanes in human history. Text boxes investigate the science behind hurricanes, and thoughtful questions are included to encourage critical thinking skills.