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2) Earthquake!
Author
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages cm.
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes how earthquakes happen, how quakes affect people, and highlights some historic earthquakes. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to quakes"--
Author
Formats
Description
With fascinating experiments, models, and demonstrations, this scientific survey provides a vivid exploration of natural phenomena. Ideal for budding earth scientists, this in-depth resource demonstrates how to build a seismograph to record a simulated earthquake, compare pressure waves and shear waves the two types of ground shocks with a Slinky, and replicate a tsunamis destructive effect on a coastline built in a bathtub. The chapters answer questions...
5) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm.
Description
Shows readers math skills can be used to learn more about earthquakes, including the triggers, the destruction left behind, and where they occur most often.
6) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It's an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth's surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe during one"--
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
Description
"Discover what earthquakes are and how they are caused. Find out how scientists measure earthquakes, and what makes some earthquakes so much more destructive than others. Read about some of the most serious earthquake disasters in history, and how peoplecan be better prepared in the future"--
10) The science of natural disasters: the devastating truth about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis
Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
34 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
Description
Introduces kids to plate tectonics and the tumultuous forces brewing beneath the Earth's surface that result in massive volcanoes and earth-shattering earthquakes. Includes over 100 photos and pictures, field notes, quizzes, and an interactive glossary.
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