"Describes pandemics, including the microbes that cause disease, what causes diseases to spread, and how scientists are working to stop pandemics"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces tornadoes, describing their causes, where they occur most often, how they are measured, how meteorologists predict and track these storms with radar, and includes a safety checklist.--

"A sinkhole is exactly what it sounds like: a giant, sinking hole in the earth! They happen in almost every state and every country. They have been carving out Earth's landscape for millions of years. Learn all about the causes, warning signs, and what to do in case you encounter one of these terrifying and sometimes deadly disasters"--Provided by publisher.

"Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch shines a light on the giant accumulation of garbage in the Pacific Ocean. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind ocean currents and plastic's chemical composition to explain the threat trash, especially plastic, poses for the world's oceans, and considers actions people and governments can...

It's goodbye, Brewster Elementary and hello, Broomsfield Academy when Heidi Heckelbeck starts middle school at the only school in the country that has secret classes for witches in training! Heidi is excited but nervous about living on her own and making new friends (and new crushes)! Her first day takes a turn for the worse when Heidi discovers her roommate is none other than her old rival, Melanie Maplethorpe! Melanie is also less than thrilled,...

"Did you know that earthquakes are made up of many smaller quakes? The violent movements of Earth's crust can damage and destroy whole cities. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan left more than 19,000 people dead. Millions more Japanese were injured or were without water, electricity, and food. In this book, you'll examine earthquakes and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prepare for those in the future"--Back cover.

"Did you know that the average hurricane is 300 miles (480 km) across? These storm systems can rip through cities and leave nothing in their paths but debris. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 caused approximately $65 billion in damages. Millions of people on the East Coast of the United States were left without power for days following the disaster. In this book, you'll examine hurricanes and explore what they are, how they happen, and what you can do to...

"This photo-illustrated book describes hurricanes, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones and typhoons. Explains how hurricanes are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to hurricanes"--

In Avalanches, readers will learn about the different conditions that can trigger an avalanche and the warning signs to ensure safety. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The Devastating Disasters series captures readers' attention with captivating photographs, descriptions, and factoids of catastrophes ranging from technology...

Bad things can happen to people through no fault of their own - as those harmed recently by hurricanes Harvey and Irma know all too well. Whether natural or manmade, disasters have long enthralled young readers. Examining Disasters, a well-reviewed series of eight books from Clara House Books, an imprint of The Oliver Press, explores the science behind disasters. What, for example, causes airplanes to fall from the sky, or bridges to collapse, or...