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Chapter Books About Natural Disaster

Natural disasters in chapter books carry the full arc: before, during, and the long after. These 492 books explore survival, displacement, community, and the slow process of rebuilding.

492 books

Cover of Home Safe Home

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the child who thrives on routine but faces a sudden, scary change at home. This story helps kids find their footing

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Natural Disaster Survival #1

How to Survive a Flood

The most vital life-saving strategies and clear, actionable steps for staying safe when floodwaters begin to rise are la

Cover of Fiery Night: A Boy, His Goat, and the Great Chicago Fire

Fiery Night: A Boy, His Goat, and the Great Chicago Fire

Sally M. Walker

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or scary news, this story shows how bravery and caring for others can

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Tattie's River Journey

Shirley Rousseau Murphy

For children processing big life changes or sudden upheaval. This lyrical tale turns a scary flood into a gentle, unexpe

Ages 4–8

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Katje, the Windmill Cat

Gretchen Woelfle

When a violent storm breaks the dike and floods a Dutch village, a heroic cat takes a brave stand to save a baby from th

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Anatomy of a Flood

Terri Dougherty

For the curious student seeking to understand the science behind rising waters, this visual guide explains how floods fo

Cover of About Average

Andrew Clements

For the child who feels like they aren't 'the best' at anything and struggles with comparison, this story reveals the ex

Cover of The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog

The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog

Douglas Kaine McKelvey

A stray dog and a glimpse of an angel provide hope to a young girl swept away by floodwaters and separated from her fath

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Fire! in Yellowstone

One million acres of Yellowstone burn as experts debate whether to fight the flames or let nature take its course during

Cover of Shake, Rattle and Roll

Shake, Rattle and Roll

For the child who asks 'why did the ground shake,' this gentle guide explains the science of earthquakes and how to stay

Cover of Storm Shelter

For the child who feels anxious about storms or natural disasters. This graphic novel helps kids process the fear of eme

Cover of Raging Floods

Awesome Forces of Nature

Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

For the curious child who wants to understand the power of water, this guide explores how floods happen and how communit

Cover of Nation

Terry Pratchett

For the young reader wrestling with big questions about faith and science after a loss, or anyone searching for their pl

Cover of Koala Round-up

For the child who loves high-stakes heroics and needs to see how bravery and quick thinking can protect our natural worl

Cover of Spirit Wolf

Wolves of the Beyond #5

Volcanoes erupt and earthquakes shatter the land, forcing Faolan and his pack to flee across the Beyond in search of a l

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Catfish Bend #1

High Water at Catfish Bend

Ben Lucien Burman

A band of animals sets off on a sweeping quest that takes them from the humid Okefenokee Swamp all the way to the freezi

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Searchlight Books: Do You Know the Weather?

Investigating Tornadoes

Elizabeth Elkins

For the curious student who wonders how storms work or needs reassurance about what to do when a tornado siren sounds.

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Eyes on the Sky

J. Kasper Kramer

For the child navigating a period of uncertainty or family change, this atmospheric tale explores how to find courage wh

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Awesome Forces of Nature

Shattering Earthquakes

Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

For the curious child who wants to understand why the ground shakes, this guide uses science and history to explain the

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Scholastic Science Readers

Deborah Heiligman

For the child who wants to understand earthquakes or cope with news about natural disasters, this book offers clear, fac

Cover of The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale

The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale

Donna Jo Napoli

For the child grappling with the aftermath of a frightening event or community loss, this lyrical tale offers a path fro

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Once Upon America

Earthquake! A Story of Old San Francisco

Kathleen V. Kudlinski

Amid the smoke and rubble of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, twelve-year-old Phillip risks everything to guide his fa

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The Hurricane Girls

Kimberly Willis Holt

For the preteen navigating the shifting tides of long-term friendship while discovering their own strength and uncoverin

Cover of The Day the Stones Walked

The Day the Stones Walked

Pico scoffs at the legends of stone statues coming to life until a massive wave threatens his village, forcing him to lo

More Formats for Natural Disaster

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