Browse all books

Books in Zoom In on Natural Disasters series

  • Mudslide in La Conchita, California, 2005

    Karen Bush Gibson

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Nov. 21, 2005)
    On January 10, 2005, people who lived in the small oceanfront town of La Conchita, California, were horrified to hear a loud rumble. Weakened by heavy rains, the mountain overlooking the town began to crumble. Thousands of tons of mud mowed over trees, houses, and people. When it stopped, a huge hill contained fifteen houses and up to twenty-one people. In the days that followed, rescue workers and townspeople worked together to save as many as possible. In this heartbreaking account of the La Conchita mudslide, it becomes clear that even the best-laid plans are not always enough to ensure survival in the face of a natural disaster.
    O
  • Hurricane!

    Elizabeth Raum

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 7, 2017)
    How do weather forecasters predict storms? When does a snowstorm turn into a real blizzard? Get answers to these questions and more in the Natural Disasters series, which features clear explanations and tips for being prepared for extreme natural events. This photo-illustrated book describes hurricanes, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones and typhoons. Explains how hurricanes are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to hurricanes.
    L
  • Flood!

    Elizabeth Raum

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 7, 2017)
    How do weather forecasters predict storms? When does a snowstorm turn into a real blizzard? Get answers to these questions and more in the Natural Disasters series, which features clear explanations and tips for being prepared for extreme natural events. This photo-illustrated book describes flash floods, regional floods, and storm surges. Explains how floods are predicted, what can be done to help prevent them, and how to stay safe in areas prone to flooding.
    N
  • Tornadoes

    Louise Park

    Library Binding (Black Rabbit Books, Feb. 28, 2008)
    Created especially for readers in the elementary grades, this series explains in clear terms the science and hardship of historic natural disasters, and to aid with school reports, includes a chronology, website addresses, glossary, index, and suggestions for further reading.
    U
  • Earthquakes

    Andrea Rivera

    Library Binding (Launch!, Sept. 1, 2017)
    What causes earthquakes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
    J
  • Tornadoes

    Luke Thompson

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Explains how tornaodes form, describes the technology used in predicting tornadoes, and offers safety tips for surviving this natural disaster.
    U
  • The Fury of Hurricane Andrew, 1992

    Karen Bush Gibson

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Nov. 21, 2005)
    The story and personal accounts of 1992โ€™s Hurricane Andrew provide a backdrop for learning about hurricanes in general and the devastation they can cause. This book also examines the dynamics of hurricanes, the role of meteorologists, and the importance of timely, efficient relief operations in a hurricane aftermath. Includes a chronology that tracks Andrewโ€™s path, and a timeline of other major U.S. hurricanes. Correlates with weather and earth science for grades 1โ€“4.
    O
  • Tsunamis: Killer Waves

    Michele Ingber Drohan

    Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, Oct. 30, 2005)
    Describes tsunamis, where they occur, what causes them, and what can be done to protect people from them.
    M
  • Wildfires

    Andrea Rivera

    Library Binding (Launch!, Sept. 1, 2017)
    What causes wildfires? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
    K
  • Tsunamis

    Andrea Rivera

    Library Binding (Launch!, Sept. 1, 2017)
    What causes tsunamis? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
    M
  • Volcanoes in Action

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Rosen Central, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Introduces volcanoes, describing how they are formed, their different types, and what happens when a volcano becomes active, along with examples of some of the most recent volcanic eruptions around the world.
    Y
  • Tsunami Disaster in Indonesia, 2004

    John A. Torres

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Nov. 21, 2005)
    On December 26, 2004, a monster tsunami struck several countries around the Indian Ocean. Hundreds of thousands of people were killed; whole towns were washed away. In this gripping account, learned through face-to-face interviews with survivors, veteran reporter John Torres tells the story of that disaster and of the horrors it caused. In age-appropriate prose, he also describes the remarkable way in which the world responded. For the survivors, there is hope, even in the wake of one of the worst natural disasters in history.
    P