Parent Guide > The World's Weirdest Natural Disasters
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "The World's Weirdest Natural Disasters" by Marcia Amidon Lusted.
In "The World's Weirdest Natural Disasters," Marcia Amidon Lusted describes strange and surprising natural disasters that have happened throughout history.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The World's Weirdest Natural Disasters" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
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