Central Kansas Library System

Discusses how tornadoes are formed, how they kill and destroy, and how to predict and prepare for them. Also describes some famous tornadoes, including the ones that struck Vernon and Wichita Falls, Texas, in April, 1979.

Discusses causes and effects of winter weather, which is often characterized by severe cold, snow, sleet, ice, and avalanches, and describes some famous winter disasters from history.

Discusses the events leading to and following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, including scientific, historical, political, and cultural contexts.

An introduction to earthquakes, describing their causes and effects, how they are measured and studied, and ways of protecting people during an earthquake.

An introduction to floods, discussing their causes and disastrous effects, historic floods, prevention, and how to survive them.

Discusses how tornadoes begin and work, some of the strange things they have done, and advice for protecting oneself during a tornado.