Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by floods in 12 in-depth chapters with topics on flash floods, monsoons, and infamous hurricanes. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information.

A Lot of Water --Flash Floods Happen Fast -- Floods Happen Worldwide -- Climate Change Increases the Risk of Floods -- Flood Prediction is Challenging -- Flood Cleanup Is a Big Job -- Floods Affect Wildlife, Too -- There Can Be a Good Side to Floods -- Training is Important for Flood Rescue -- The Dangers of Flood Water -- Famous Floods Around the World -- A Sinking New Orleans -- Staying Safe in a Flood.