Library Books
These books for the Disaster Watch topic are in the library. Type your keywords into the Library Catalogue (Spydus) found on the OPACs or on the Library Page of the portal to find other resources for your research. Books will be found in Non-Fiction with Call Numbers beginning with 363, 551 or 994.
Rating Guide:
*** Easy to read, essential information for all students
** More detailed information about the topic
* For an in-depth look at the topic
*** Easy to read, essential information for all students
** More detailed information about the topic
* For an in-depth look at the topic
The World of Disasters by Ned Halley (2005) Call Number 363.34NED **
Find out information about 'Natural Disasters' and 'Man-made Disasters'. The maps show where these types of disasters have happened. Can you locate where Krakatau erupted in 1883? Chernobyl exploded in 1986? Discover more about these events and see what facts you can learn from the illustrations and picture captions about the disasters. Can man predict 'Future Disasters'? A good book for starting your investigation, as it gives you a brief overview of your topic but you will need to find more in-depth information from other resources.
Disaster Alert : Bushfire by Lara Whitehead (2007) Call Number 363.37WHI *
Bushfire is part of a four book series (also Cyclones, Floods and Earthquakes) about Australian natural disasters. What are the causes and effects of bushfires? Can bushfires be prevented? Read the detailed, practical information about planning for and responding to a bushfire. What information can you use to develop your bushfire emergency plan? Make use of the extensive glossary, timeline and websites' list to add to your information about bushfires.
Natural Disasters: Earthquakes by Louise Park (2007) Call Number 551.22PAR ***
Earthquakes is part of a series of eight books about natural disasters. What information can you dig up about actual earthquakes in 'Disaster Files'? Find out how earthquakes happen and the impact they have on people and the environment. Look at the diagrams, graphs and charts to learn about the science of how and why earthquakes occur, how they are measured by scientists and resulting disasters which earthquakes trigger including avalanches, liquefaction and tsunamis. Use the keywords related to earthquakes in the glossary for your search inquiry.
Australia's Worst Disasters by Michelle Atkins ( 2006) Call Number 994ATK **
Read this book to find out about some of the weather, environmental, transport and structural disasters that have occurred in Australia. What information can you locate in the fact files and eyewitness accounts about how each specific disaster was caused? This book will be useful if you need an example of a natural or man-made Australian disaster. Use the excellent list of websites to continue your search for information about these disasters.
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