Do Natural Disasters Change Ecosystems?

Wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and disease. These natural disasters can strike suddenly and leave a trail of destruction behind them. How exactly do natural disasters change ecosystems? How can an ecosystem recover from such a deadly event? What lasting issues can they lead to? How does climate change contribute to the increasing occurrence of natural disasters? Readers will learn the answer to these questions and more in this educational text. The concise language is paired with colorful photographs to help young readers understand this valuable scientific information in an age-appropriate way.