The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Burnie, David

Disasters: A Close-Up Look at Nature's Biggest Disasters

112 pp. | Scholastic | March, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-0-545-47973-8 $15.99

(3) 4-6 Scholastic Discover More series. Although the subject invites an alarmist tone, this book is predominantly a well-organized presentation of accurate and interesting material about disasters--mostly natural ones, including tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. Lavishly illustrated with stirring photos, it also has clear captions and charts. Though the spreads favor breadth over depth, a digital download for further information is available. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian