Floods: The Worst in History (Library Binding)

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, graphic organizers, 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.