Monika Davies 
Floods [PDF ebook] 

Floods can transform normally dry areas into dangerous, rushing rapids with hardly any warning. Spectacular photographs will make readers feel immersed in the power of these natural disasters that can cost more than 1 billion dollars to clean up. Readers learn floods can happen nearly everywhere, even in deserts. Engaging scientific facts that align with Earth science curricula help readers learn about what causes these disasters, from the first formation of rain clouds to rapidly rising water during flash floods. Safety measures are presented to empower readers to deal with this destructive natural event in person.