Author(s): Louise Spilsbury

Children's Non Fiction

Natural disasters are often swift and deadly, but human effort and innovation can lessen the casualties. Through case studies from around the world, these books on destructive natural events emphasize the impact on people, the role of emergency services, and the work of scientists in forecasting and preventing future tragedies. The disaster is also explored in the context of a larger natural system or process. Flood zones are not the only places that can be affected by floods. Read about what causes floods, how people can prepare for them, and what happened during some major floods of the past.