World's Worst Disasters
Set of 6 titles
From the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE to the Galveston hurricane of 1900 to the 2004 Indonesian earthquake, natural disasters have happened throughout recorded history! Death and destruction follow, and survivors are left to pick up the pieces. In this set, readers learn about some of the most devastating disasters to ever happen on Earth, from volcanoes to fires and more. Each book opens with an introduction to the kind of disaster, including how and why they happen and how their power is measured. Sidebars throughout add more explanation, vocabulary, and examples for readers to expand their knowledge of the disaster.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Dewey Number | 363.34-551.55 |
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| Guided Reading Level | P-Q |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Gareth Stevens |
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| Format | Reinforced book |
| ISBN | F24GARE20 |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9.125 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
SLJ Review of World's Worst Disasters
Gr 5–—Natural disasters happen all over, and some of the best-known ones from across the globe are in focus across these titles, which present information about the diverse causes and devastating casualties of disasters like floods, tsunamis, and fires. The complexities of nature and how our climate is changing is addressed in a considerate way. Context and connection to the human elements pull everything together in a respectful way that seeks to educate without exploiting tragedy. VERDICT A thoughtful addition for school and public libraries looking to add more depth to their climate science collections.
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