Books in World's Worst Natural Disasters series

An account of the fire that raged for twenty-four hours over much of Chicago in October 1871, destroying property and homes and killing at least 300 people

Explains why hurricanes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage these natural disasters inflict, and some of the more famous hurricanes in history.

Discusses different kinds of forest fires, what causes them, where they occur, and how they can be prevented.

Defines tsunamis and describes the geologic forces that cause them, as well as the damage they can inflict when the huge walls of ocean water strike land.

Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of floods and discusses how to prevent them and protect against them

Allen, Jean

Explains the phenomenon of earthquakes and how they wreak the havoc they do.

Tsunamis -- giant waves of water generated by earthquakes, landslides or volcanoes -- can cross an ocean as fast as a jet, strike any coast in the world, and leave behind incredible devastation. They have existed since before recorded history began, but only now are scientists deciphering their origins and behaviors.

Explains volcanos' formation and eruption, describes types of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.

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.

Describes how and why blizzards form, the damage they cause, ways to predict these natural disasters, and some of the most disastrous blizzards of the past. Includes wind chill factor chart.

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