Fall 2024

Floods: The Worst in History

From the Set World's Worst Disasters

Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in the United States, and it has happened in nearly every country worldwide. Climate change is causing flooding to become more intense and frequent. This book describes key ideas related to floods including what causes them, where the worst floods happen, and why floods can be deadly. This book also features striking images, engaging sidebars, a graphic organizer, and text carefully crafted to be accessible to young readers. Facts about history's deadliest floods also help young readers understand what these events have taught people about the best ways to stay safe and prevent floods in the future.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$28.27 $21.20
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number 363.34
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level P
Language English
Publisher Gareth Stevens
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781482466676
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.

School Library Journal

Author: Jenna Vale