World's Worst Natural Disasters
Readability Level: 3rd/4th Grade Readability
Recommended Ages: 8–14
Subject/Genre: History & Social Studies
DRP Lexile Rating: Lexile: 640L–770L
Avalanches tear down mountains. Tsunamis drown towns. Magma flows through homes. Throughout history the world has faced many natural disasters. With engaging text and photos, students will learn about the world’s worst and get some helpful tips needed to survive them.
The World’s Worst Earthquakes
The windows rattle. The ground shakes. Soon the ground cracks open and buildings come crashing down. It's an earthquake! These shattering natural disasters cause huge amounts of damage wherever they hit. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest earthquakes from around the world.
Lexile:640L, GRL:R, ATOS:4.4
The World’s Worst Floods
The sky darkens and it begins to rain. Hours later the rain still falls heavily. Somewhere a dam bursts and a wall of water surges downstream. It's a flood! These powerful natural disasters can wash away cars, trees, and even people's homes. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest floods from around the world.
Lexile:700L, GRL:R, ATOS:4.3
The World’s Worst Hurricanes
The winds pick up while heavy waves crash on the beach. A few hours later screaming winds and driving rain tear up the coastline. It's a hurricane! With winds reaching hundreds of miles per hour, these devastating storms can cause immense amounts of damage. Readers can learn all about history's biggest, deadliest hurricanes from around the world.
Lexile:770L, GRL:R, ATOS:4.6
The World’s Worst Tornadoes
The sky grows dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder booms. Soon a wailing siren fills the air. It's a tornado! With wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour, these dangerous storms destroy everything in their paths. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest tornadoes from around the world.
Lexile:730L, GRL:R, ATOS:4.6
The World’s Worst Avalanches
An earthquake shakes a snow-covered mountain. The fresh snow slides down. It's an avalanche!
The World's Worst Tsunamis
Water rushes out to sea out of nowhere. Suddenly, huge waves come crashing inland. It's a tsunami!
World’s Worst Volcanic Eruptions
Hot magma rises to the earth's surface. Smoke bursts from the volcano, and lava flows out. It's a volcanic eruption!
World’s Worst Wildfires
Wind blows dry, tall grass. A storm brews. Lightning strikes the ground, and soon, flames spread across the grassland. It's a wildfire!