Books in Disaster Zone series

Did you know that a dormant volcano seems to be sleeping but can still erupt? That in the past 400 years, volcanoes have killed nearly 300 000 people worldwide? Or that poisonous snakes once warned a town of a coming volcanic eruption? In Volcano!, from the Disaster series, kids can explore the ways they are created and learn about the chain of events that can set them off. They'll find out why scientists risk their lives to study these earth forces at work. And they'll read about famous eruptions that have occurred all over the world. Amazing photos of erupting volcanoes starkly highlight their incredible destructive power. Creative hands-on activities allow kids to investigate a volcano's birth and its inner workings. And fascinating true-life stories of devastation and survival combine to bring volcanoes vividly to life.

So why did they happen? Disasters affect everyone. Some make you laugh, some make you cry and some just defy belief. This series takes a compelling look at how humankind and the planet has coped with some of the most prolific disasters around the world throughout history - from ancient times up to the present day. Each title combines fascinating disaster facts with descriptions of catastrophes and dramatic stories of survival and daring rescues that will have the reader on the edge of their seat.