Swept Away : The Story of the 2011 Japanese Tsunami

In the early days of March 2011, the people of Japan went about their daily routines. They had no idea that their country was about to endure one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history.

Through powerful narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand.

About the Author

Rebecca Rissman can usually be found at her laptop, hard at work on a new book for children. Shes written over 100 nonfiction books for young readers about science, math, and history.