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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.
2) Earthquakes!
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Early elementary readers find out what causes earthquakes and what to do to stay safe if one occurs in this helpful nonfiction reader. Featuring informational text, colorful maps, diagrams, and vibrant photos, this book keeps children engaged and fascinated at the same time!
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
A slight tremble shakes the room. Suddenly, a violent force rocks the house's foundation as a crack runs down the street. Earthquake! The shattering effects of these natural disasters have wreaked havoc on people around the world. From Chile to China, stand your ground and explore the worst earthquakes in history.
5) Earthquakes
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Why does the ground shake during an earthquake? What machine draws wiggly lines to measure ground movement? How can you stay safe in an earthquake? Read this book to discover the answers!
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
Español
Description
Early elementary readers find out what causes earthquakes and what to do to stay safe if one occurs in this helpful, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring informational text, colorful maps, diagrams, and vibrant photos, this book keeps children engaged and fascinated at the same time!
7) Earthquakes!
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Provides information about earthquakes, why they happen, and what to do to be safe during a quake. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Earthquakes can reduce hundreds of buildings to piles of rubble in just seconds. In their aftermath, people can be buried for days. From well-known earthquakes around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about earthquake victims and about the valiant attempts made to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (96 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Language
English
Description
Earthquakes are a terrifying yet fascinating force of nature. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe takes you through her own journey of understanding the earth beneath our feet. Along the way you'll learn the science behind what makes the earth rumble and hear from kids around the world who have experienced the wonder, and terror, of an earthquake.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
Language
English
Description
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map.
Language
English
Description
Presents photos and information about earthquakes, discussing causes of earthquakes, the aftermaths, famous earthquakes, staying safe, and studying and measuring earthquakes. Includes a glossary, index, Common Core connection, and resources for further information.
12) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses what earthquakes are, how they are measured, what areas of the world are affected by them, and how to survive them.
13) Earthquakes
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
What happens to the environment when a earthquake occurs? What are some of the causes of earthquakes? What can people do about the problems caused by earthquakes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about earthquakes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about earthquakes.
Author
Publisher
Super Sandcastle
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Read all about seismology in Super Simple Earthquake Projects. Kids will learn about what causes earthquakes and how they affect Earth. Discover how scientists study and help people prepare for them. Then, build an earthquake-proof structure, create a tsunami in a bottle, and more. Each project has color photos and easy‑to‑follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning...
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
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Using the powers he gained in a freak accident, Max Axiom teaches readers about the properties of plate tectonics and the earthquakes that form as a result.
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...
18) Sisterland
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
When the strongest earthquake in U.S. history occurs just north of their St. Louis home, Kate and Jeremy find the disaster further complicated by Kate's self-proclaimed-medium twin's prediction about a more powerful earthquake, a situation that places Kate under public scrutiny and reveals her own psychic abilities.
Author
Series
I survived volume 23
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history--the Good...