100 Disasters That Shaped World History

100 Disasters That Shaped World History by Joanne Mattern

This book covers all the disasters you can think of and even some you probably never thought could happen. Fires, floods, tornadoes, explosions, volcanic eruptions, plane and train crashes, building collapses, dust storms, oil spills, nuclear meltdowns, and even a molasses flood! I really liked that this book covered a wide variety of disasters and explained what caused them, how they were solved, and what changed because of them (including laws, regulations, and safety advances). Each event is a page long with a simple black and white illustration of the disaster. I also liked that the book had a mini-quiz and a suggested project for readers in the back.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Joanne Mattern, and SOURCEBOOKS Kids (publisher) for allowing me to read this review copy of 100 Disasters That Shaped World History! I really enjoyed the book and will be checking out the rest of the 100 Series. I also plan to purchase this book to add to my collection of history books!