How to Survive a Flood

Children's Literature - Suzanna E. Henshon

How do you survive a flood? What happens if you suddenly find yourself overwhelmed by rising waters? Matt Doeden has written a concise guide to surviving rising waters and other hazards. He provides readers with instructions for how to survive, what to do if you are caught in a car, and how to save yourself if you are washed away. There are many hazards associated with floods: mudslides, poisonous snakes, and tsunamis. In this interesting and informative text, Doeden provides young readers with specific details about how to survive perilous situations. There are colorful photographs accompanying the text, illustrating the impacts and danger of floods in a visual sense. Most importantly, Doeden provides basic survival tips. If you are ever caught in a flood, how you think and act will have a huge impact on whether or not you survive. Young readers will enjoy this well-written, concise book, and the information it provides makes it a valuable resource for home and school libraries. Reviewer: Suzanna E. Henshon, Ph.D.