Books in Awesome Forces of Nature series

Tornadoes can strike quickly nearly anywhere on Earth, unleashing deadly winds and damaging hail. The United States has more tornadoes each year than any other country. This book teaches young readers about how these swirling storms form. The engaging nonfiction narrative helps readers understand life-saving ways to prepare and stay safe if a tornado warning is issued in their area. With astonishing photographs and remarkable facts that follow Earth science curricula, this book will keep young readers engaged and impressed by Earth's power.

"Floods can transform normally dry areas into dangerous, rushing rapids with hardly any warning. Spectacular photos will make readers feel immersed in the power of these natural disasters that can cost more than $1 billion and can happen nearly anywhere-even in deserts. Engaging scientific facts that align with Earth science curricula will help readers learn about what causes these disasters, from the first formation of rain clouds to how water can rise rapidly during flash floods. Most importantly, readers will learn how they can stay safe if they are confronted with this destructive natural event"--

"Earthquakes have the power to significantly change landscapes and bring down massive buildings. Although they are still difficult to predict, seismologists have an in-depth understanding of where earthquakes are most likely to strike. With this engaging text, readers will learn about how plate tectonics, seismic waves, and faults can all play a role in unleashing an earthquake's destructive forces. Striking photos of historic earthquakes will also help readers understand the deadly damage these disasters cause. In addition, readers will gain essential knowledge about how they can prepare and stay safe if they must deal with this incredibly powerful natural event"--

Blizzards bring blinding snow, major wind gusts, and treacherous ice to many parts of the world. All of these create dangerous challenges and demonstrate nature's power. This book introduces readers to the conditions that cause blizzards to form and will familiarize students with the most extreme blizzards in history. Safety and survival techniques are explained. With striking photographs of record snowfalls and engaging facts about the incredible destruction blizzards cause, this book will captivate readers as they explore Earth science curricula content.

"A tsunami is a series of powerful sea waves that can travel as fast as a commercial jet and sweep people and even buildings away. With approachable text, fascinating sidebars, and diagrams that provide a memorable introduction to Earth science curricula, students will learn about the natural forces that cause these dangerous waves to form. Vivid photos will also keep readers captivated as they learn about the destruction the worst tsunamis in history have caused. In addition, students will learn about how scientific research is helping people find better ways to prepare for this dangerous natural disaster, saving lives"--

"Earthquakes have the power to significantly change landscapes and bring down massive buildings. Although they are still difficult to predict, seismologists have an in-depth understanding of where earthquakes are most likely to strike. With this engaging text, readers will learn about how plate tectonics, seismic waves, and faults can all play a role in unleashing an earthquake's destructive forces. Striking photos of historic earthquakes will also help readers understand the deadly damage these disasters cause. In addition, readers will gain essential knowledge about how they can prepare and stay safe if they must deal with this incredibly powerful natural event"--

"Floods can transform normally dry areas into dangerous, rushing rapids with hardly any warning. Spectacular photos will make readers feel immersed in the power of these natural disasters that can cost more than $1 billion and can happen nearly anywhere-even in deserts. Engaging scientific facts that align with Earth science curricula will help readers learn about what causes these disasters, from the first formation of rain clouds to how water can rise rapidly during flash floods. Most importantly, readers will learn how they can stay safe if they are confronted with this destructive natural event"--