Examines the causes of floods, their effects on the environment and people's lives, their benefits, and the ways in which they can be predicted, prevented, or contained.
In the year 2100, as the island of Wing is about to be covered by water, fifteen-year-old Mara discovers the existence of New World sky cities that are safe from the storms and rising waters, and convinces her people to travel to one of these cities in order to save themselves.
Stranded on the road by a flood and tornadoes, his mother wounded and his seven-year-old sister in desperate need of medical attention as a result of a snakebite, fourteen-year-old Paul exhibits heroism and resourcefulness.
Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of floods; discusses how to prevent them and protect against them; and also explains how river deltas help people in some areas.
Describes the famous floods of Johnstown, Florence, Venice, and other areas caused by such conditions as tidal waves, breaking dams, rising rivers, and hurricanes.
Chronicles the events surrounding the 1927 Mississippi flood, discussing what caused the flood, the destruction it caused to the surrounding area, and the residents' and government's efforts to clean up the damage.
A practical survival guide that describes how to prepare for floods and mudslides, with information on where floods are likely to happen, flood warnings, and emergency management.
