Books in Zoom In on Natural Disasters series

Describes tsunamis, where they occur, what causes them, and what can be done to protect people from them.

Describes how and why earthquakes happen, the damage these natural disasters can cause, the ways that they are measured, and some of the most destructive quakes of the past.

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. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Introduces hurricanes, describing how they form, where they occur, what causes them to increase in strength, how they are measured, and the types of damage they cause.

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.

Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes and describes the damage these natural disasters can cause.

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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.

Discusses the damaging effects of wildfires, why some ecosystems need fire to stay healthy, and what can be done to prevent wildfire disasters.

Presents information about landslides and avalanches, including their causes, their aftereffects, rescue efforts, and case studies of actual past disasters caused by them.

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.

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