Library Resources

 

Finding Books in the Library

 

The Dewey Decimal number for disasters 363. You can also find information on natural disasters such as earthquakes at 551. Also try 994 for Australian disasters and 904 for international disasters. Here are some suggestions:

 

•    Natural disasters / Isabella Jose. J363.34 JOS
•    The greatest disasters of the 20th century / Frances Kennett. 904 KEN
•    Catastrophe! : the 100 greatest disasters of all time / Stephen J. Spignesi. 904 SPI
•    Australia's natural disasters / Richard Whitaker. 363.34 WHI
•    Your world : disasters / [edited by: Sheila Hatherley]. J904 YOU
•    Pompeii AD 79 : a city buried by a volcanic eruption / Vic Parker. J937.7 PAR
•    Australian railway disasters / Kenn Pearce. 363.122 PEA

 

 

Also check out the video Great Australian Disasters of the 20th Century.

 

Remember, if you cannot find what you're looking for, just ask at the counter, and the librarians will give you a hand.