A collection of first-hand stories of major air disasters in history including the 1988 bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland and the September 11, 2001 terror attacks against the United States.
Describes the devastating effects of blizzards, discussing what causes a blizzard, how they are measured, and what people do to help out during a winter storm, and including first-hand survivor stories and photographs of blizzard disasters.
Describes some of history's air disasters featuring close-up photos of wreckage. Includes firsthand survivor accounts and describes how disasters can be avoided or minimized.
Introduces students to some of the world's worst space disasters, including the "Challenger" and "Columbia" tragedies, and explores how scientists are trying to make space flight safer for the future.
Illustrated photographs examines a number of destructive fires around the world including wildfires in California, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and nightclub fires; and describes how and why fires start and those who fight them.
Describes the devastating impact of avalanches, discussing what causes an avalanche to occur, why they are so destructive, and what can be done to stop them.
Explains the characteristics, causes, and effects of mudflows and landslides and describes some mudflows and landslides that have occurred around the world. Includes a timeline, glossary, and a list of Internet sites.
