(3) 4-6 Deadly Disasters series. This book gives a straightforward account of the Virginia Tech shootings, one of the worst days of violence on a college campus in American history. The sequence of events, profiles of pertinent figures, and related topics such as gun control are all discussed. Photographs of the killer, victims, and survivors lend chilling immediacy. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) 4-6 Deadly Disasters series. Following a scene in which the featured natural disaster wreaks havoc, each book describes how it forms and where it generally hits, then concludes with tips on staying safe when up against the great force. Recurring throughout are gripping testimonials of survivors and rescue workers, and arresting photos of the disasters and the wreckage they leave behind. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Disasters titles: Tornadoes and Earthquakes.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) 4-6 Deadly Disasters series. Following a scene in which the featured natural disaster wreaks havoc, each book describes how it forms and where it generally hits, then concludes with tips on staying safe when up against the great force. Recurring throughout are gripping testimonials of survivors and rescue workers, and arresting photos of the disasters and the wreckage they leave behind. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Disasters titles: Tornadoes and Earthquakes.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) 4-6 Deadly Disasters series. This capable overview covers AIDS's composition, its likely origin, how it's contracted and treated, the interplay of AIDS with poverty, and the epidemic's proliferation in Africa, Asia, and the United States. Particularly effective are the profiles of infected young people, the examination of AIDS's impact on family structure, and the candid photos of AIDS sufferers and educators. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram