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Owings, Lisa

What Protects Us During Natural Disasters?

32 pp. | Lerner | October, 2015 | Library ISBN 978-1-4677-7914-2 $26.65 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4677-8649-2
(3) 4-6 Engineering Keeps Us Safe series. In well-written, not-overly-technical prose, these books explain how engineers have protected us from natural disasters by building sturdier homes and buildings and stronger infrastructure; and how engineers have made transportation safer and more reliable. Clear diagrams and well-captioned photos effectively complement the informative texts. This series could spark interest in STEM careers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Engineering Keeps Us Safe titles: What Makes Vehicles Safer? and What Protects Us During Natural Disasters?.
Reviewer: Jack Forman

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