Books in Man-Made Disasters series

It's a hot time in the old town tonight when Artemis, the sort-of-crazy scientist dad, and his whiz kids Nick and Curie get wind of a big forest fire in the famous Yellowstone National Park! Dad gets hot under the collar over some missing horses, but Nick and Curie keep their cool as they learn about arson, wildfires, firefighting, and more while trying to find out who started the fire! Uh, if you come along for this ride, it might be wise to bring a raincoat ‘cause you’re gonna get WET! Watch ouuuuut! Join this brother and sister team as they accompany their scientist dad on hair-raising adventures. Children ages 7-14 will be thrilled as the characters try to save the day. The kids also learn a lot about science. What child can resist learning about the power of mother-nature and the tools to stay safe as these interested kids confront nature head-on!Like all of Carole Marsh’s Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:Grade Levels: 3-6Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.6Accelerated Reader Points: 1Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 121648Lexile Measure: 730Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: ODevelopmental Assessment Level: 34Get your FREE Resources!1. Download the Carole Marsh Mysteries Masters of Disasters Correlations to Common Core/State Standards HERE. 2. Download additional activities including Pop Quiz, Fascinating Facts, Book Club Discussion and Book Club Activities HERE.3. Want a sneak peak? Read the first three chapters HERE.

This three-volume set contains 100 lively articles that explore the science behind some of the worst global disasters of the 20th and 21st centuries. Topics cover structural and engineering failures, natural disasters, nuclear and industrial accidents, sinking ships, train derailments, and plane crashes. Students will learn about the scientific principles behind disasters such as the cholera outbreak following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti; the levee failure during Hurricane Katrina; the release of toxic vapors from a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India; the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, and much more. Entries explore physics, engineering, aerodynamics, chemical reactions, computer science, geology, materials science, and more.Part of Gales popular Uâ?¢Xâ?¢L line for middle school readers, the set is full color and features 150 images and illustrations; approximately 25 primary source excerpts; a cumulative glossary; chronology; general bibliography; and subject index.