"Earthquakes have the power to significantly change landscapes and bring down massive buildings. Although they are still difficult to predict, seismologists have an in-depth understanding of where earthquakes are most likely to strike. With this engaging text, readers will learn about how plate tectonics, seismic waves, and faults can all play a role in unleashing an earthquake's destructive forces. Striking photos of historic earthquakes will also...

"Blizzards bring blinding snow, major wind gusts, and treacherous ice to many parts of the world. All of these create dangerous challenges and demonstrate nature's power. This book introduces readers to the conditions that cause blizzards to form, how to prepare, and will familiarize students with the most extreme blizzards in history. With striking photos of record snowfalls and engaging scientific facts about the incredible destruction blizzards...

"A tsunami is a series of powerful sea waves that can travel as fast as a commercial jet and sweep people and even buildings away. With approachable text, fascinating sidebars, and diagrams that provide a memorable introduction to Earth science curricula, students will learn about the natural forces that cause these dangerous waves to form. Vivid photos will also keep readers captivated as they learn about the destruction the worst tsunamis in history...