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Earthquakes by Seymour Simon

Earthquakes

Seymour Simon

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 23, 2006

A Science pick for readers exploring Earthquakes.

Natural DisastersEarthquakes & Volcanoesscience
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Who it’s for
Elementary-school readers curious about earthquakes
Themes
How earthquakes happen, Earthquake damage, Earthquakes around the world
Genres
Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Natural Disasters

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About this book

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes! In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world.

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With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book. Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather: - Global Warming - Hurricanes - Lightning - Storms - Tornadoes - Weather - Wildfires

Who it’s for

  • Elementary-school readers curious about earthquakes
  • Young scientists preparing school reports

Where it sits

Earthquakes & Volcanoes98%
Natural Disasters80%

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Publisher categories

  • Elementary Education
  • Teaching Methods
  • Activity Books
  • Animal Facts
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  • Baby Animals
  • History
  • Earthquakes & Volcanoes
  • Rocks & Minerals
Authors
Seymour Simon
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 23, 2006
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
How earthquakes happen · Earthquake damage · Earthquakes around the world
Reading lane
Elementary Education