Natural Disasters

by Lee Allyn Davis

Throughout history, natural disasters have devastated mankind and, in some cases, have even altered the course of human history. With more than 500 entries, this work provides a comprehensive and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816043396
• ISBN13: 9780816043392
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 2.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.4" x 11.0"

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Now in a fully updated and expanded new edition

Nature is seemingly out to get humanity. Now in a fully updated and expanded new edition, "Natural Disasters" is a complete and comprehensive guide to this, covering everything from the black death to hurricanes to earthquakes to tsunamis. In this newly revised and expanded edition, "Natural Disasters" discusses the tragedies of Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, SARS, and other recent developments. Enhanced with over eighty photos, "Natural Disasters" is an ideal addition to community library reference collections.