Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 | 1997 | Elizabeth Massie | Buy |
| 2 | The Great Chicago Fire, 1871 | 1999 | Elizabeth Massie | Buy |
| 3 | Hindenburg, 1937 | 1999 | Elizabeth Massie | Buy |
| 4 | Louisiana Hurricane, 1860 | 2000 | Elizabeth Massie | Buy |
| 5 | Washington Avalanche, 1910 | 2000 | Elizabeth Massie | Buy |
| 6 | Pearl Harbor, 1941 | 2001 | Elizabeth Massie | Buy |
Historical Disasters is a six-book non-fiction series by Elizabeth Massie aimed at young readers. Each book covers a major disaster in American history, from the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The books were published between 1997 and 2001.
The series covers events that span different types of disasters, both natural and man-made. Entries include the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the Hindenburg airship crash of 1937, a Louisiana hurricane in 1860, and the Washington Avalanche of 1910. Each book presents the facts of the event in a format accessible to younger readers while covering the human impact and historical significance.