Natural Disasters (Kingfisher Knowledge)

by Andrew Langley (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.75

  Kingfisher Knowledge is a comprehensive series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Using lively, engaging text and state-of-the-art digital artwork, the series covers an immense range of subjects in impressive depth and is a major educational resource. Natural Disasters details the most catastrophic events that have shocked the world since history began. These are events that people have no control over - the sheer power of monster waves, booming avalanches and raging bushfires. Discover how rescue teams operate, and how experts try to predict and prevent disaster.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2006

  $4.17

  Kingfisher Knowledge is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. Natural Disasters details the most catastrophic natural events that have shocked the world since history began. These are events that people have no control over - the sheer power of monster waves, booming avalanches, ground-shattering earthquakes, unstoppable floods, terrifying tornadoes and raging bushfires. Discover how rescue teams operate, and how experts try to predict and prevent disaster.