Description: While natural disasters might seem horrifically random, scientists can explain quite a lot about why they happen, how they develop, how we can try to prevent them, and how we can predict where and when they'll happen next. The Science of Natural Disasters: When Nature and Humans Collide invites kids 12 to 15 to explore the science behind earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires.
Brief description: Diane C. Taylor is a freelance writer whose published works include both fiction and nonfiction. She has written educational material for a nonprofit arts program in Dallas, Texas, and has been an English instructor for students in middle school, high school, and college. She is the author of World War II: From the Rise of the Nazi Party to the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb, The Renaissance Artists With History Projects for Kids, and The Renaissance Thinkers With History Projects for Kids from Nomad Press. Diane lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Review Quotes: School Library Connection
"What is a natural disaster, how can I prepare for one, and what should do when one strikes are all questions the author addresses in this informative book. The book begins with a chapter-length introduction which provides student science researchers definitions on types of natural disasters, information on how to respond to one, and implores readers to approach the rest of the book with the mindset of a scientist. . . .The author provides many examples of each natural disaster, illustrating how these disasters are connected to the earth that we live on and how they can sometimes be a result of one another. Support material in the book includes QR codes, timelines, diagrams, highlighted fact boxes, focus vocabulary, and scientific experiments. This book would pique the interest of casual readers as well as hold the interest of the more focused researcher. The projects and learning activities included provide a springboard to integrate this title into science and technology curricula by providing tools for student researchers to be both informed and empowered readers. Additional Resources. Glossary. Index. Recommended"