Jamee-Marie Edwards is an author, STEM educator, and literacy advocate from New York City. She is the founder of The Me I Need to Be Program and uses the Arts and Sciences to empower children. Learn more about Jamee-Marie at her website maeinspireu.com.

The Disasters and the Environment series is a riveting exploration of natural disasters and their effects on the planet and humanity. Each book in the series is well crafted with bright visuals and in-depth research that combine science with detailed information on how animals and humans are affected by these issues. In addition to scientific explanations of the featured natural disaster, each book contains brief case studies that show its real-world impact. Earthquakes highlights the destructive power of seismic activity, exploring its effects on ecosystems, infrastructure, and human lives. Hurricanes explains how hurricanes form and examines the growing intensity of these storms due to climate change alongside insights into the devastation hurricanes bring to coastal regions. Tsunamis delves into the chain reactions caused by undersea earthquakes, emphasizing the negative impact on marine ecosystems and coastal communities and incorporating images of towering waves and detailed analyses of tsunami-prone regions. Lastly, Wildfires focuses on the destructive yet regenerative role of wildfires. The books are easy to read, and each title's straightforward table of contents and helpful index will assist readers looking to learn more about all terms. A must-read for environmental enthusiasts and a perfect one for science teachers to add to their classroom shelves.--Aurora Dominguez "Booklist"

Publisher: Capstone Press

Pub date: 2024-08-01

Length: 32 pages