Junior/Intermediate (Gr. 4-7) Canadian (3z... (Bseries... (3z(BDisaster Alert!(3y (Bprovides awareness and... topics for discussion... Information and preparation is the premise for... helpful... very useful series... (This book) begins with information on... common disasters... hurricane, tornado... severe winter storms... topics (include) warning signs, preparing for the storm, where to go if evacuation is necessary and... supplies to have on hand... There is... a chapter titled "Pandemic!"... In conclusion, extra... ways of preparation are presented, such as attending... life-saving and first aid classes. The... element of helping others is present throughout... Each text is beautifully illustrated with bright, coloured photographs... each topic is introduced with a bold title in large, coloured print. Information is presented in short paragraphs, separated by the subject... printed in coloured, bold print... vocabulary is appropriate for the... level... The lyrical... writing is... appealing and informative... A table of contents, glossary, index and... websites are included.(3y <(BU+2013> Resource Links, Feb/10 [safety].

Includes index.