Powerful Earthquakes
(2012)

Nonfiction

eBook

Provider: hoopla

Details

PUBLISHED
[United States] : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP, 2012
Made available through hoopla
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (32 pages)

ISBN/ISSN
9781433965463 MWT18204404, 1433965461 18204404
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Some earthquakes are so powerful they change the landscape. Many are so weak people can't feel them. Even with advances in science, seismologists still can't accurately predict when an earthquake will strike. However, we now know a lot more about where an earthquake is likely to occur. In this book, readers will learn about plate tectonics, faults, and seismic waves. They'll read about historic earthquakes, see photographs of the aftermath, and learn how to prepare for an earthquake's mighty tremors. Series Review: Angry Earth"This Series Will Draw In Reluctant Readers With Its Emphasis On Destruction And Spectacular Photos, While The Informative Content And Simple Diagrams Make It A Strong Introduction To Earth Science. Interesting Tidbits And Histo

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