Britannica Online: Provides an excellent overview of this topic. Use the following search terms to find information.
volcano, earthquake, plate tectonics, continental drift, tsunami, natural disaster
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Below are some of the Non-Fiction resources found on the library shelves. The Dudley Library catalogue also has many other Non-Fiction resources for this topic. Use search terms volcano, earthquake, plate tectonics, continental drift, tsunami, natural disaster. Several important Dewey numbers on the Non-Fiction shelves are 363.34, 551 & 904. Hover over the (i) for additional information on the books.
Earthquakes
NATURAL DISASTERS uses a case study approach to investigate the devastating effects of natural phenomena. Each of the 6 titles includes spectacular images and examples from LEDCs (less economically developed countries) and MEDCs (more economically developed countries) that explore the causes and impacts of recent major disasters. You will learn how people were affected and how they coped with, and recovered from, the dramatic disruption to their lives. Each title also looks at how we can prepare for and predict disasters in the future.
Extreme weather
Using state-of-the-art digital imagery, the breathtaking spreads in these books feature an arresting design that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information in a user-friendly format. Expertly written and packed with layered, dynamic illustrations, it will have young readers poring over pages of stunning images that present each topic in surprising new angles and dimensions.
Hurricanes and typhoons
The awesome display of power that is unleashed by many of he world's natural disasters has aroused both terror and curiosity foe centuries. This series of books looks at the history of natural disasters and their effects on mankind and the environment. Volcanoes both on the land and under the sea can produce some of the most awesome and spectacular displays of nature's destructive power. Dramatic pictures of volcanoes illustrate this book, which explains all aspects of volcanic eruptions. Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are all names given to massive tropical storms. Their terrible power has brought death and destruction to many areas of the world. This book examines their causes and effects.
Landslides and avalanches
NATURAL DISASTERS uses a case study approach to investigate the devastating effects of natural phenomena. Each of the 6 titles includes spectacular images and examples from LEDCs (less economically developed countries) and MEDCs (more economically developed countries) that explore the causes and impacts of recent major disasters. You will learn how people were affected and how they coped with, and recovered from, the dramatic disruption to their lives. Each title also looks at how we can prepare for and predict disasters in the future.
