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1) Earthquakes
Author
Pub. Date
2003, 2002.
Language
English
Description
This book describes earthquakes, presenting information on tectonic plates, faults, and the epicenter of the quake.
3) Earthquakes!
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Developing readers can learn about the destruction that earthquakes can cause, including those that happen under the ocean to form tsunamis, and what precautions can be taken to make us safer. Simultaneous. Get the inside scoop on the power of earthquakes! Take a journey to the center of the earth. Find out what makes the ground shake. Visit the Ring of Fire. Learn more than forty fascinating facts about quakes.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Louis and his family arrive in San Francisco on April 17, 1906. The next day, one of the most devestating earthquakes in history rocks the city. Many of the buildings crumble and most of the rest are destroyed in the fires that follow. As Louis and his mother are evacuated from the burning city, he resolves to find a way to construct buildings that can survive a great earthquake. Earthquakes are one of the most powerful and feared forces in nature....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
The devastating effects of earthquakes have been seen throughout history, and the damage of these ground trembling natural disasters still creates havoc today. Scientists are developing new instruments to detect earthquakes before they happen. And since earthquakes cannot be prevented, they are also developing new methods to prepare for the extreme shaking. These advancements, along with advance warning systems, are the future of seismology and could...
9) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
An elementary exploration of earthquakes, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean quake.
10) Earthquakes
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of earthquakes, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant earthquakes from history"-- Provided by publisher.
12) Earthquake!
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Using simple text and illustrations, this book describes what causes earthquakes."-- Publisher's description.
14) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Provides information about earthquakes through eyewitness accounts from survivors and rescue workers.
Author
Series
I survived volume 5
Language
English
Description
Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible. But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken -- literally...
20) Earthquakes
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Read and find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces-the earthquake. Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake! Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you.
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