In many cases, floods are a sneaky disaster. They often take awhile to occur as rain builds up over many hours or days, or a river’s volume slowly increases and overflows its banks. However, once flooding is happening, it’s very hard to stop. Additionally, flash floods don’t offer those living nearby much time to prepare or evacuate. Readers face the devastation that floods can cause as they learn how they occur. Full-color photographs show floods up close, emphasizing the importance of preparing for a flood should readers live in an area where they’re common–or not.