Investigating Earthquakes

by Elizabeth Elkins

Published 1 January 2017
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.

Investigating Floods

by Elizabeth Elkins

Published 1 January 2017
Hazardous sinkholes. Major mudslides. Uprooted trees. The heavy rains during a flood can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these disasters form and learn about some of history's worst floods.

Dangerous winds. Torrential rains. Toppled trees. The roaring winds and sheets of rain brought on by a hurricane can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these swirling storms form and learn about some of history's worst hurricanes.

Investigating Tornadoes

by Elizabeth Elkins

Published 1 January 2017
Overturned cars. Destroyed houses. Snapped power lines. The powerful winds of a tornado can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how tornadoes form and learn about some of history's worst twisters.

Floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes wreak havoc on our world. Their power is intimidating and awe-inspiring. But how do they happen? What forces combine to form these catastrophes? Engaging text, vivid photos and helpful infographics take readers on a wild ride Investigating Natural Disasters.