The Joplin Tornado

by Nathan Sommer

Published 1 August 2021

Tornadoes move at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour. They can be deadly. On May 22 2011 one such tornado touched down near the town of Joplin Missouri. Readers will learn the details of the event and its aftermath in this hi/lo title. Special features such as a map and a scale help readers to understand exactly how devastating the Joplin tornado was.


The Haiti Earthquake

by Nathan Sommer

Published 1 August 2021

On January 12 2010 a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the country of Haiti. The damage trapped thousands of people under rubble and toppled more than 100000 buildings. In this hi/lo text reluctant readers will learn about the earthquake and its aftermath. Special features show a map of the areas affected the shockwave of the earthquake and a timeline of the events.


The Corona Virus Pandemic

by Nathan Sommer

Published 28 December 2021
The coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Billions of lives were impacted as the deadly virus spread around the globe. In this title, reluctant readers will learn about the spread of the virus, the effects that it had, and the taken efforts to slow its spread. Special features show the timeline of events, a map of areas affected, and a list of items useful in protecting oneself from the coronavirus.