Books in Deadly Disasters series

Describes what causes floods, how they do damage, where they occur, famous floods, and ways to stay safe from them.

Describes how tornadoes form and are measured, and presents stories of tornadoes occurring in the United States and Canada, including the night of twenty tornadoes in Oklahoma City.

Describes the nature of tsunamis, where they occur, what causes them, how they do damage, famous tsunamis, and ways to keep safe from them.

Describes the nature of volcanic eruptions, what causes them, the different types, how volcanoes form, famous eruptions, and keeping safe from them.

In this examination of earthquakes, the author explores the causes behind these worldwide tragedies, tells survivors' stories, and explains how young people can prepare for earthquakes. Illustrations.

Looks at the nature of fire, discusses famous city fires and wildfires, describes how firefighters try to stop them, and explains how to keep safe from fires.

Explains what terrorism is and describes both foreign and domestic terrorist acts, including 9/11, the Oklahoma City bombing, and various Al Qaeda attacks.

When the Titanic was built, many people thought the massive ship was unsinkable. Today it rests on the ocean floor. Learn about why ships sink and how past disasters and modern technology have led to safer ships.

Looks at the nature of fire, discusses famous city fires and wildfires, describes how firefighters try to stop them, and explains how to keep safe from fires.

Looks at the San Fransisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale and discusses the aftermath and what scientists learned from the disaster.

Describes how earthquakes occur and spread, and includes details on the worst earthquakes in history.

Describes the nature of hurricanes, what causes them, the different types, how they do damage, famous hurricanes, and ways to keep safe from them.