(3) 4-6 Witness to Disaster series. This book presents an overview of earthquakes, plate tectonic theory, and the science of earthquake prediction. First-person accounts from those who experienced earthquakes and also from the scientists who study them add immediacy. Impressively dramatic photographs, both contemporary and archival, show the devastation that earthquakes can cause. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Witness to Disaster series. Disquieting quotes from those who have experienced droughts, comments from the scientists who study them, and an array of photographs illustrate numerous examples of recent and historical droughts. Brief scientific explanations about such topics as the water cycle and global warming are included, but the emphasis is on describing droughts and attempts to mitigate their effects. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Witness to Disaster series. Dramatic first-person quotes and an array of impressive photographs bring to readers real-life accounts of recent and historical natural disasters. The emphasis here is on personal reactions--devastation, destruction, and fear (Hurricanes more so than Volcanoes)--although basic explanations of hurricane and volcano mechanics and the science of prediction are also included, supported by quotes from scientists. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Witness to Disaster titles: Hurricanes and Volcanoes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Witness to Disaster series. Dramatic first-person quotes and an array of impressive photographs bring to readers real-life accounts of recent and historical natural disasters. The emphasis here is on personal reactions--devastation, destruction, and fear (Hurricanes more so than Volcanoes)--although basic explanations of hurricane and volcano mechanics and the science of prediction are also included, supported by quotes from scientists. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Witness to Disaster titles: Hurricanes and Volcanoes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford