Natural and manmade disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of nature astonish the rest of the world with their incredible devastation and magnitude. In this collection of ten well-known catastrophes such as the great Chicago fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and hurricane Katrina, Brenda Guiberson explores the causes and effects, as well as the local and global reverberations...

"From Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space. From timelines of causes and outcomes of each disaster, graphs highlighting humans' effect on the earth, and a text teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate information ready for readers to easily devour, Disasters by the Numbers is unmatched and sure...

"A tsunami is a series of powerful sea waves that can travel as fast as a commercial jet and sweep people and even buildings away. With approachable text, . . . sidebars, and diagrams that provide a memorable introduction to Earth science curricula, students will learn about the natural forces that cause these dangerous waves to form. Photos will also keep readers captivated as they learn about the destruction the worst tsunamis in history have caused....

"Explores what happens before, during, and after a tsunami to give readers a comprehensive overview of this catastrophic event. Full-color photographs show the reality of a tsunami, and the accessible text encourages reluctant readers."--Provided by publisher.

When natural disasters happen they grab headlines around the world. People, creatures, and the environment are all impacted when nature gets out of control. Natural disasters can be upsetting to live through, but scientists today better understand their causes and how we can protect ourselves and others. Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects teaches readers about some of the natural disasters throughout

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From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come four harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters.

REAL KIDS. REAL DISASTERS.The author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series brings us more harrowing true stories of real kids up against terrible forces of nature. From fourteen-year-old lone survivor of the shark attacks of 1916, to nine-year-old who...

"This guide to droughts discusses the different kinds, how they happen, and what people can do to protect themselves and the Earth. Also includes resources"--Provided by publisher.

This book goes into great detail about the different layers of the Earth and how the shifting tectonic plates can cause natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis. In-depth information and stunning photographs reinforce the informative text.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to droughts. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tsunamis. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--