Learn about ecological disasters and their negative effect on wildlife and the environment.

Learn about ecological disasters and their negative effect on wildlife and the environment. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)

Humans are inextricably linked to the biomes they inhabit. Ecological Disasters explores the indelible footprint humankind has wrought and the catastrophic situations we have created in the natural world. Each ecological disaster is examined to determine its causes, the science behind what is happening, its larger impact, and the ways we might turn the disasters around. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as well as epidemics and pandemics such as the bubonic plague and swine flu. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as well as epidemics and pandemics such as the bubonic plague and swine flu. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level S title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

The ground rumbles beneath your feet, the sky turns black as night, and powerful winds and rain begin to take over. When a natural disaster strikes, take cover and stay out of harms way because you never know what Earth has in store! Dive into these books to understand how natural disasters effect the world around us. This 6-Pack collection combines stories from Fiction Readers and informational text found in TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers to introduce students to multiple text types as called for in the Common Core and other state standards. Both the fiction and nonfiction books contain high-interest text, vibrant illustrations and images, age-appropriate text features, and increasingly complex vocabulary. This collection includes six copies of each title and a lesson plan. The titles in this collection include: Journey to the Center of the Earth; Where Did the Dinosaurs Go?; Escape from Pacaya; Earthquakes!; Tornadoes and Hurricanes!; and Volcanoes!

From chemical leaks and oil spills to toxic pollution and nuclear accidents, environmental disasters are devastating for the people and animals in their wake. Such disasters can destroy the land and wipe out wildlife. They can contaminate buildings and even demolish entire communities. Scientists are still studying the long-term impact of environmental disasters and looking for new ways to mitigate them. With dramatic images and firsthand survivor stories—plus the latest facts and figures—this book shows you environmental disasters up close.

When a ship spills oil into the sea or a factory leaks gas into the air, we say this is an environmental disaster. This book tells you about some damaging environmental disasters around the world. Book jacket.

Thirteen kinds of ecological disasters, including oil spills and water shortages, are featured in this informative book. The process and science of the disaster is described, from the action that triggered it to its dire consequences.

Explains the history, causes, and effects of various environmental disasters.