Natural Disasters: Investigate the World's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects

When natural disasters happen they grab headlines around the world. People, creatures, and the environment are all impacted when nature gets out of control. Natural disasters can be upsetting to live through, but scientists today better understand their causes and how we can protect ourselves and others. Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects teaches readers about some of the natural disasters throughout history, what caused them, their impact on civilizations, and how people today cope with natural disasters. Readers of this book will make their own shake tables, create a cake batter lava flow, invent a wind tunnel, and experiment with avalanches. These hands-on activities engage readers and add depth to the text while ensuring that the learning is made lasting and fun.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
Published: 12/01/2012
ISBN: 9781619301467
Pages: 121
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.00w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Booklist 12/01/2012 pg. 55
School Library Journal 03/01/2013 pg. 182