What Are Natural Disasters?

Written by Joyce Jeffries

Part of the What's the Issue? series

Discover how young people can aid in disaster relief.

24 pages· 1,619 words· Est. 14 min read· ~860L

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Bookroo's summary

Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires can be terrifying, especially for young viewers. This guide empowers children with knowledge to protect themselves and assist others during such events. Through engaging facts and vivid images, young readers will learn how they can contribute to disaster relief efforts. What role can they play in making a difference? The answers await inside.

From the publisher

When natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires strike, it can be frightening, not just for people living through the event, but also for young people watching coverage on television or social media. By giving elementary readers objective information presented in a sensitive way, this guide to natural disasters aims to empower young people to protect themselves and help others. Additional information is presented through fact boxes and graphic organizers, and full-color photographs present natural disasters and their aftermath in an age-appropriate way. How can young people play a part in disaster relief? They’ll find the answer inside.

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