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Books in Day of Disaster Series series

  • Blizzards and Winter Weather

    Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Press, )
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  • Wall of Water

    Kristin Johnson

    Library Binding (Darby Creek TM, Jan. 1, 2017)
    When Alexandra's dad gets a new job in Hawaii, her parents promise that life there will be paradise. But what they couldn't predict is a natural disaster of epic proportions. A tsunami slams into their new island home, quickly turning paradise into a living nightmare. Can Alexandra survive the flood? And even if she does, will everything she loves be swept away?
  • Wait-Out in Waco

    Sue L. Hamilton, Richard Smith

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Sept. 1, 1993)
    Chronicles the events in Waco, Texas, leading up to the fire that killed over ninety members of David Koresh's Branch Davidian cult
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  • Space Shuttle Challenger

    Sue L. Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, June 1, 1988)
    A reporter's story of the Challenger's last flight from its hopeful beginning to its disastrous end.
  • Droughts

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1983)
    Discusses the causes and effects of drought, including the dust storms that devastated the Great Plains during the 1930's and other periods of disastrous drought and famine throughout history.
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  • Deep Freeze

    Kristin Johnson

    Library Binding (Darby Creek TM, Jan. 1, 2017)
    When the heat goes out in Zach's family cabin during a massive blizzard, isolation sets in. Suddenly, what had been quiet woods seem deadly. Zach and his dog are forced out of their cabin into the freezing blizzard, and must do everything possible just to survive. The duo must fight their way through the storm to find help―and Zach's dad― before they freeze to death. Will they make it through the storm, or be buried in snow before they can find their way to safety?
  • Aftershock

    Vanessa Acton

    Library Binding (Darby Creek TM, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Ray, Sasha, Liam, and Harper have been friends since they were young. They've gotten through the worst together, but it seems like a recent argument might be just enough to break the ties of their friendship for good. That is, until the earthquake hits. Together they must navigate through the rubble to get to safety. But suddenly Harper is missing. With aftershocks happening every few minutes, it's going to take all three of them to save their lost friend. Personal drama doesn't seem so serious when every moment is a struggle to stay alive.
  • Backfire

    Vanessa Acton

    Library Binding (Darby Creek TM, Jan. 1, 2017)
    After losing his job and getting grounded, Elijah is sure this will be the worst summer ever. Little does he know, it's about to get worse. News breaks that a wildfire is burning out of control―and it's headed straight for his town. As the fire nears, Elijah must act quickly. Should he evacuate? Can he and his friends escape the flames? And what will they lose along the way?
  • Terror in the Heartland: The Oklahoma City Bombing

    John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 1996)
    Surveys events surrounding the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building including the rescue effort and the investigation by federal authorities
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  • Earthquakes

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1982)
    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.
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  • Hurricanes

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1982)
    Discusses the causes of hurricanes, depicts the devastating effects of Hurricane Camille in 1969 and other famous hurricanes, and explains the precautions used to prevent hurricane disasters
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  • Volcanoes

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1982)
    A comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the study of volcanoes examines the forces that produce them, illustrates their locations with maps, and describes famous volcano eruptions and their consequences
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