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1) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the nature and measurement of earthquakes and the devastation that they can cause on land and sea, including the giant seismic waves known as tsunamis.
Author
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers are introduced to the world of volcanoes and earthquakes in this explosive text, which supports current science curriculum topics. Exciting main text explains why the earth shifts beneath our feet and how this has contributed to altering Earth s geography. Detailed fact boxes, simple diagrams, and eye-catching, full-color photographs provide additional information alongside the text. Young learners will become experts on volcanoes and earthquakes...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Earthquakes happen when big plates of earth slide past one another. Powerful earthquakes can cause serious damage! Learn where earthquakes are common and how to stay safe, and hear from someone who survived an earthquake"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this book, vibrant, full-color photos, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how earthquakes happen. A picture diagram details and labels the steps, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about earthquakes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. What Causes an Earthquake? also features reading tips for teachers and parents,...
7) The science of natural disasters: the devastating truth about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Our planet can be violent and destructive. Volcanoes erupt, sending out clouds of ash and rivers of molten lava. Earthquakes shake up the land, destroying buildings and sparking destructive fires. Tsunamis--enormous ocean waves--crash onto the shore, devastating coastal communities. This fascinating guide to natural disasters combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colorful and quirky illustrations. From earthquakes to volcanoes, it is an eye-opening...
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Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
75 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
About earth movement and plate tectonics, and the possibility of earthquakes at the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an area between British Columbia and northern California.
Author
Series
DK eyewitness books volume 38
Language
English
Description
Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated...
11) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines earthquakes, discussing what causes them, how they are measured, and how they can cause tsunamis. Includes a section on the San Francisco earthquake of 1989.
12) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains what earthquakes are, why they happen, how they are studied, and how to protect yourself in an earthquake.
16) Quakes!
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines earthquakes, what causes them and their results, and looks at some notable earthquakes.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents information about cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and other deadly natural disasters, and provides examples of some of the deadliest of each type in history.