All About Earthquakes: Discovering How Earth Moves And Shakes A True Book Natural Disasters (A True Book (Relaunch))

By: Libby Romero

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Synopsis: Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! 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.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!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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 48 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781338769524
Related ISBNs:: 9781338769463
Publisher:: Scholastic Inc.
Date of Addition:: 12/01/22
Copyrighted By:: Scholastic Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:: 8–10
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.