ON THE REFERENCE SHELVES 

General Encyclopedias: 

• World Book
• Britannica Encyclopedia 
   

Specialized Science Encyclopedias: 

• The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (REF 503 GAL)
• Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia (REF 503)
    

Use VSB LIBRARY to locate materials in our school library's collection. 

• Choose "Subject Keyword" search.
• Remember to write down the complete call number (# and letters) to locate items on the shelf.

From VSB LIBRARY, also use the following databases.

• World Book Online - General overview on causes and effects of natural disasters
• Student Research Centre
• EBSCO HOST

USEFUL WEBSITES

GENERAL SITES

National Geographic:  Natural Disasters
Science Daily: Natural Disasters News
NASA Earth Observatory

FLOODS

Environment Canada – floods

HURRICANES 

Hurricane Tracker
Hurricanes By Year
Preparing for Hurricanes

TORNADOES

Tornado Detection and Warnings