Disasters by the Numbers

An amazing look at Earth’s natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins! From Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space. From timelines of causes and outcomes of each disaster, graphs highlighting humans' effect on the earth, and a text teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate information ready for readers to easily devour, Disasters by the Numbers is unmatched and sure to wow fans old and new. This stunning visual guide explains the science behind: Volcanoes and Earthquakes: Discover what makes the ground shake and mountains explode, from the Ring of Fire to the supervolcano beneath Yellowstone. Hurricanes and Tornadoes: See the anatomy of Earth’s most powerful storms and find out how a tornado can carry a baby 300 feet to safety. Climate Change Explained: Understand the greenhouse effect, rising sea levels, and humanity’s impact on the planet through clear, easy-to-read graphs. From Pandemics to Asteroids: Look at disasters caused by life and space, including the science behind pandemics and what would happen if a giant asteroid hit Earth.