The World's Worst Floods

by John R. Baker

Overview

The sky darkens and it begins to rain. Hours later the rain still falls heavily. Somewhere a dam bursts and a wall of water surges downstream. It's a flood! These powerful natural disasters can wash away cars, trees, and even people's homes. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest floods from around the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515717911
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	World's Worst Natural Disasters
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

The Power of Water 4

History's Deadliest Flood 6

Mississippi River Disaster 8

Great Flood of 1993 10

Managing a Major Flood 12

When the Levees Broke 14

Florence Under Water 16

Black Hills Flood 18

Deadliest U.S. Flood 20

Bangladesh Disaster 22

North Sea Tragedy 24

Banquiao Dam Disaster 26

Staying Safe in a Flood 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

1. High-interest subject matter engages interests of struggling readers. 2. Teaches young readers about the different categories of storms and natural disasters. 3. Teaches how to stay safe during a natural disaster and how to prepare for an emergency.