The Disaster Book Series
Explore our published books below, and watch out for new titles!All books are free for everyone. Available in 18 languages—select yours below and start reading!
Avalanches
Embark on a thrilling journey with the COPE Squad as they travel the snowy landscapes of New Zealand, accompanied by weather experts, to learn about avalanches and share the knowledge with local communities and schools, emphasizing the key message:
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
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Blizzards
Join the COPE Squad on their snowy journey to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where they meet weather experts to learn all about blizzards and the harsh winter conditions that affect the region. They visit schools and local communities to share their lifesaving DRR knowledge and help children to be ready and prepared for blizzards with the key message:
WRAP UP. STAY INSIDE!
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Heatwaves
The COPE squad embarks on an adventure to the WMO headquarters in Geneva to learn about climate and environmental issues. Then, they travel to the city of Paris to discover how the city implements their ‘climate action plan’ to help deal with heatwaves.
stay cool and ... Hydrated
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Volcanoes
COPE’s new adventure unfolds at Mount Merapi, Indonesia, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Children will learn what to do before a volcanic eruption and focus on the key message:
LISTEN. PREPARE. STAY AWARE
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Droughts
Join the COPE squad as they embark on their first risk reduction adventure in China, where they see the devastating effects of a long period without rainfall in Yunnan Province. Learn alongside the squad as Grand mistress Fu teaches them all about droughts, the impact on farming and communities, and how to conserve water during a drought by remembering the key message:
EVERY DROP COUNTS!
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Wildfires
Join the COPE squad on another Disaster Risk Reduction adventure. This time, they will travel to Pretoria, South Africa, to meet experts and learn all about wildfires. The COPE Squad have to put their training to good use when they are called to San Francisco to help with a real Wildfire!
BE READY TO GO!
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Landslides
Join the COPE squad on another risk-reduction adventure to the beautiful region of Lamjung, Nepal, an area prone to Landslides. Learn alongside the Squad how to look out for the signs that a Landslide may occur, how to be ready and prepared, and what to do during a landslide and evacuation.
COPE Landslides has charming illustrations that capture the magic of Nepal and a story that is engaging and educational, which will teach children everywhere the message:
IN HEAVY RAINS, KEEP AWAY FROM STEEP SLOPES
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Storm Surges
Join the COPE squad on another risk reduction adventure. This time they travel to Hong Kong and the traditional fishing village of Tai O.
Candy, Ollie, Ping and Eddy find out how to be prepared for Storm Surges, how to make sure your home is safe, and what to do if you need to evacuate.
Keep clear from the coast
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Cyclones
COPE teamed up with James Cook University to teach you how to be ready for Cyclones – Stay Safe! Join COPE on their Cyclones mission to Australia, where they put their disaster risk reduction skills into action!
Stay Safe!
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Floods
COPE teamed up with University of Malaysia and Sultan Idris Education University to teach you how to be ready for Floods – Evacuate! Join COPE on their Floods mission to Kelantan State, Malaysia where they put their disaster risk reduction skills into action.
Evacuate!
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Earthquakes
COPE will teach YOU how to be ready for Earthquakes – Drop, Cover and Hold! Join COPE on their Earthquake mission to Colima, Mexico where they put their disaster risk reduction skills into action.
Drop, Cover & Hold!
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Tsunamis
COPE teamed up with the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction to write a book to commemorate World Tsunami Awareness Day. COPE’s mission is to teach children and their families how to prepare for Tsunamis – Get up to High Ground or Tall Buildings.
This book is also available on the UNDRR website.
Get up to high ground or a tall building!
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COVID-19
Join the COPE squad during lockdown at the COPE Academy. Their mission is to help you stay safe and smiling during the Covid 19 pandemic. We are all in this together!
Stay Safe AND SMILING!
