Natural Disasters

Mapping natural disasters is an important part of understanding these devastating events. Readers learn to decipher many kinds of maps relating to natural disasters in this guide to a relevant and high-interest science topic. Helpful labels, keys, and callouts allow readers to practice obtaining information from maps, while the informative main text is broken down into focused sections that highlight essential concepts. Fact boxes and sidebars give readers more insight into hurricanes, tornadoes, and more. Full-color photographs allow readers to grasp the devastation these disasters bring, and illustrations and graphic organizers also play a part in the creative design.