Physics Basic Disasters for Kids: The Science Behind Earthquakes Volcanoes Tsunamis Tornadoes Hurricanes Lightning Floods and More (Physics Kids Books)
Language: English
Published by Khasan Laudry, 2026
- Softcover
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- Title
- Physics Basic Disasters for Kids: The Science Behind Earthquakes Volcanoes Tsunamis Tornadoes Hurricanes Lightning Floods and More (Physics Kids Books)
- Author
- Laudry, Khasan
- Publisher
- Khasan Laudry
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3690830842
- ISBN 13
- 9783690830843
- Series
- Book 13 of 20: Physics Kids Books
Most science books tell kids what natural disasters are. This one explains why they happen — the real forces, energy, and physical laws behind Earth's most destructive events.
Written for curious readers ages 8–12, this book breaks down the physics of ten major natural disasters in clear, age-appropriate language. No jargon. No shortcuts. Just the real science, explained in a way kids can actually understand.
Inside each chapter, young readers will discover:
- How seismic waves travel through solid rock and why some earthquakes release energy stored for hundreds of years
- Why tsunami waves grow taller as they approach shore — and how energy moves across an entire ocean
- The role of magma pressure and gas expansion in volcanic eruptions that launch rock miles into the sky
- How pressure differentials and the Coriolis effect turn an ordinary thunderstorm into a spinning tornado
- Why warm ocean water acts like fuel for a hurricane — a giant heat engine with winds over 150 miles per hour
- The friction and gravity physics behind avalanches that move millions of tons of snow in seconds
- How electrical charges build inside storm clouds and release in a lightning bolt hotter than the sun's surface
- The combustion and heat transfer science that allows wildfires to generate their own weather systems
- How hydrostatic pressure and water flow reshape entire landscapes during major floods
- The kinetic energy and shockwave physics behind asteroid impacts that have changed Earth's history
This title is a strong fit for:
- Children ages 8–12 who love science, nature, or extreme weather
- Parents looking for nonfiction that goes beyond facts and builds real scientific thinking
- Homeschool families covering earth science, STEM, or physical science units
- Teachers seeking supplementary reading for grades 3 through 6
- Gift-givers searching for an educational yet genuinely engaging read
Each chapter builds from foundational concepts to the full physical explanation — so kids finish every section understanding not just what happened, but exactly how and why.
Scroll up and add it to your cart to give a young reader the science behind the most powerful forces on Earth.
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