All About Earthquakes by Libby Romero

All About Earthquakes

Libby Romero

Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · November 2, 2021

Discover the causes—and consequences—of earthquakes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers!

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Who it’s for
Explore earthquake causes, locations, measurement, and the science helping people stay safe.
Themes
Earthquake science, Disaster impacts, Earthquake safety
Genres
Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Natural Disasters

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Discover the causes—and consequences—of earthquakes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers! Is it true that millions of earthquakes happen every year on Earth? Yes! Most earthquakes are just too small for us to feel. But some of them cause a violent shaking of the earth. They can be powerful and destructive.

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Inside you'll find: • How earthquakes happen, where they strike most often, and how they are measured • A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams—and how scientists are studying earthquakes to help keep people safe • Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! ABOUT THIS SERIES: This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.

Measuring Earthquakes

Explore earthquake causes, locations, measurement, and the science helping people stay safe.

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  • How earthquakes happen, where they strike, and how scientists measure them
  • A hands-on activity, timeline, photos, and diagrams

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  • A look at earthquake consequences and safety science
  • Photos and diagrams alongside a timeline and hands-on activity

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Natural Disasters95%
Earthquakes & Volcanoes91%

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Publisher categories

  • Earthquakes & Volcanoes
  • Earth Science
  • Natural Disasters
Authors
Libby Romero
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
November 2, 2021
Format
Paperback
Theme
Earthquake science · Disaster impacts · Earthquake safety
Reading lane
Earthquakes & Volcanoes