Natural Disasters Through Infographics

&quot;The facts about natural disasters are so big and devastating they could make your head explode! You hear about huge costs (like the $360,000,000,000 in damage caused by the 2011 tsunami in Japan) , huge speeds (the fastest-moving tsunami waves have been recorded at 500 miles per hour) , and even huger mysteries (where, exactly, the danger zones are for natural disasters) . <br><br><br><br>How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand key concepts about natural disasters. Crack open this book to explore mind-boggling questions such as: <br><br>* How can scientists accurately predict natural disasters? <br><br>* What were some of Earth's biggest, freakiest, and deadliest disasters? <br><br>* How can you protect yourself in the event of a volcano, an earthquake, or a tsunami? <br><br><br><br>The answers are sure to shake you up!&quot;