Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters explores how events such as drought, flood, bushfires, tropical cyclones and earthquakes affect the lives of Australians, directly and indirectly. Understanding the forces behind these events helps us to prepare, protect and recover, and to make sense of our place in the world.

A hot topic for upper primary students looking at important environmental issues. This attractive series outlines our dwindling natural resources and examines the pressures on natural and man-made systems. It looks at the causes of the most significant environmental problems faces by Australians today and then focuses on solutions, both on a large and small scale. Colour photographs, technology boxes, maps and glossaries are included. Each book covers a key issue and gives readers answers to difficult questions.

Suitable for 7-12 year olds.