Decribes tornadoes, how they form, their destructive capabilities, and safety precautions that people should know.

Discusses, in question and answer format, what avalanches are, how they occur, and how to protect oneself from avalanches.

Discusses what floods are, how they occur, and how to protect yourself when they happen.

What causes tornadoes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. --

"What causes tsunamis? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more." -- Publisher's website.

"What causes earthquakes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more." -- Publisher's website.

Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why We Have Earthquakes offers answers to their most compelling questions about natural disasters and the earth's crust. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

We cannot prevent volcanic eruptions, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This interesting book examines what scientists know about eruptions, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each one. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict volcanic eruptions and make cities, buildings, and people safer. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists...

Dangerous landslides. Collapsed buildings. Blazing fires. The violent shaking of earthquakes can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these catastrophes form and learn about some of history's worst earthquakes.

Showcases stories from real-life wildfire survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key...