TY - BOOK AU - Rooney,Anne AU - Ganeri,Anita TI - Children's encyclopedia of natural disasters SN - 9781398820241 PY - 2022/// CY - London PB - Arcturus KW - Natural disasters KW - Juvenile literature KW - Disasters KW - Earthquakes KW - Floods KW - Forest fires KW - Volcanoes KW - Tsunamis KW - Hurricanes KW - Encyclopedias KW - lcgft KW - Illustrated works N1 - Includes index; Earthquakes -- Floods -- Forest fires -- Volcanoes -- Tsunamis -- Hurricanes N2 - "Discover the extraordinary power of nature in this comprehensive visaul encyclopedia. Full of fascintating facts and dramatic photography and based on the latest reserarch, this is the definitive guide to natural disasters. You'll discover their causes, explore how they unfold, and see for yourself the ways in which scientists and rescure workers protect the public." --; "This comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to this dramatic and important area of geography. It covers wild weather, devastating earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, all accompanied by real-life case studies. Brings natural events to life with eye-opening images. Presents information in a dynamic and engaging way. Annotations and case study boxes give you key facts at a glance. A comprehensive glossary and index make the book accessible and easy to navigate." --; "This is a... guide to natural disasters. You'll discover their causes, explore how they unfold, and see for yourself the incredible and inspirational ways in which scientists and rescue workers work together to protect the public." --Provided by publisher ER -