T itles :
Blizzards
Droughts
Earthquakes
Floods
W orld Book’s
N a tur a l Dis a s ter s
This 15-volume, richly illustrated set explains the science behind natural
Forces of Nature
disasters and provides fascinating examples of pow erful forces of nature
Heat W aves
at w ork around the w orld. Text and visuals combine to explain the
Hurricanes, Typhoons,
& Other Tropical
Cyclones
destructive pow er of nature’s fury and its devastating effects.
K ey f eatures
Ice Storms
Landslides, M udslides
& Avalanches
• Fact boxes highlight fascinating
information and key concepts, making
the content accessible to a wide range
of readers
Pandemics
Thunderstorms
• Hands-on activities in every volume
encourage students to use science
to understand natural phenomena
Tornadoes
Tsunamis & Seiches
Volcanoes
• A glossary in every volume aids
comprehension
W ildfi res
• K ey content words appear in boldface
in the main text and are defined in
the glossary to build vocabulary
• A n index in every volume makes the
set easy to use
• Vivid photographs capture the
powerful forces of nature and illustrate
important concepts
• Easy-to-understand text explains the
science behind destructive phenomena
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a cco m pli.’ High ly
reco m m en ded.”
• A ctual disasters, including Hurricane
K atrina, are examined in depth
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M arch 2008
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April 2008
Natural Disasters
Grades 3 through 10
ISBN: 978-0-7166-9817-3
SKU: 40060
15 volumes • 720 pages
8 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Copyright: 2009
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