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Physics Basic Disasters for Kids: The Science Behind Earthquakes Volcanoes Tsunamis Tornadoes Hurricanes Lightning Floods and More(13 Physics Kids Books)

Physics Basic Disasters for Kids: The Science Behind Earthquakes Volcanoes Tsunamis Tornadoes Hurricanes Lightning Floods and More(13 Physics Kids Books)


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What actually causes a tornado to spin - or a tsunami to cross an entire ocean?

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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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9783690830843
  • Publisher: Khasan Laudry
  • Publisher Imprint: Khasan Laudry
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 120
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 6 mm
  • Weight: 199 gr
  • ISBN-10: 3690830842
  • Publisher Date: 26 Mar 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: 13 Physics Kids Books
  • Sub Title: The Science Behind Earthquakes Volcanoes Tsunamis Tornadoes Hurricanes Lightning Floods and More
  • Width: 140 mm


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