Disasters category: 785 books

In Volcanoes, readers will learn all about the shapes and different types of volcanoes, and what causes their eruptions, as well as the destruction they can cause to society. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety...

In Tornadoes, readers will learn about what causes the super storms and the safety precautions to take when in danger. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The Devastating...

Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why We Have Tornadoes offers answers to their most compelling questions natural disasters and weather. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text...

This book covers everything you need to know about natural disasters by focusing on a few key storms, including Cyclone Tracy and El Niño. Diagrams, fun fact boxes, and photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade:...

In Earthquakes, readers will learn about what to do when an earthquake happens and how these natural phenomena have changed the shape of our planet’s landscape. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading...

In Avalanches, readers will learn about the different conditions that can trigger an avalanche and the warning signs to ensure safety. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The...

Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis. Headline-making natural disasters with devastating consequences for millions of people. But what do we actually know about these literally earth-shaking events? New York Times bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester—who’s...

Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why We Have Earthquakes offers answers to their most compelling questions about natural disasters and the earth's crust. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge....

The Eruption of Mt. St. Helens claimed many lives and damaged properties. It took everyone by surprise, especially since it was mostly unobserved. But with all tragedies, lessons can be learned and that’s why this Volcano Book Age 12 exists. What interesting facts can you learn from this book that will help you become more prepared for disasters? Grab a copy now!

The molten rock just under Earth's solid crust sometimes erupts suddenly and violently, causing streams of red-hot lava and scorching high-speed avalanches called pyroclastic flows. Volcanoes can bury entire cities in ash, poison the air with suffocating gases, trigger earthquakes and tsunamis, and...

In just a few seconds, a spark can turn a forest into a rapidly spreading inferno of intense heat and suffocating smoke. Firefighters try to control the wildfire—a battle that might last for months. Water can be used to fight wildfires, but too much water can cause deadly floods. Floods reduce land...

Imagine facing a storm so vast you can only see it all from space, or winds that uproot trees and hurl cars in the air. The unleashed power of extreme storms can flatten homes and drown low-lying land in torrential rain, and they come with a steep cost in dollars—and lives. Learn all about the science...

Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis may travel faster than a jet across thousands of miles of ocean. Once they reach the coast, these huge walls...

A sinkhole is exactly what it sounds like: a giant, sinking hole in the earth! They happen in almost every state and every country. They have been carving out Earth’s landscape for millions of years. Learn all about the causes, warning signs, and what to do in case you encounter one of these terrifying...