Environmental Disaster Alert probes the often man-made causes and harmful effects of acid rain, greenhouse gases, oil spills, air pollution, and other disasters on the world's air, water, soil, and natural resources. Other topics include- Greenpeace, Pollution Probe, and the destruction of the ozone- re-planting forests, re-stocking formerly contaminated lakes, and cleaning up chemical spills- predicting potential disastersA timely new book on Hurricane Katrina has been added to this spectacular series which puts young readers right in the center of disasters. Each book explains the science behind the forces in nature as well as man-made forces that create catastrophic events. Fascinating text and astonishing photographs highlight- some of history's most devastating disasters- the types of destruction these events cause and how they affect peoples' lives- the people who study, forecast, and observe them- how to stay safe during a natural disaster and what goes into an emergency kit- a simple activity or suggestion for observation