Fall 2024
Tsunamis: The Worst in History
From the Set World's Worst Disasters
A wall of water that can be more than 100 feet (30.5 m) tall may sound unimaginable, but tsunamis are among the strongest and most destructive of Earth's natural events, making them critical for young learners to understand. This book offers key facts about how tsunamis form, where they form, and what some of the deadliest past tsunamis have taught people about preparing for these natural disasters. This volume also includes colorful images, compelling sidebars, and text that is carefully written to be accessible to young readers.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Dewey Number | 363.34 |
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| Guided Reading Level | P |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Gareth Stevens |
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| Format | Reinforced book |
| ISBN | 9781482466737 |
| 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
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