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1) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the nature and measurement of earthquakes and the devastation that they can cause on land and sea, including the giant seismic waves known as tsunamis.
2) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Learn about earthquakes and their side effects, such as landslides and tsunamis, and the introduction of the Richter scale to measure earthquakes.
3) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes earthquakes, their causes and effects, the instruments used to study them, and safety measures for preventing personal harm.
4) Earthquakes
Author
Publisher
Crowell
Pub. Date
1990
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses why earthquakes happen, what their sometimes devastating effects can be, where the danger zones are, and what measures people can take to safeguard themselves.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated...
7) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Earthquakes are incredible forces of nature. They shake the ground and topple buildings and bridges. They can even cause other natural disasters such as tsunamis. This book takes an in-depth look at the causes and impacts of earthquakes. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail using age-appropriate text. Incredible photographs on each page show the power of these natural disasters. STEM and engineering topics from the Next Generation...
10) Neighbors
Author
Description
Meredith White was one of Hollywood's most recognisable faces. But a personal tragedy cut her acting career short and alienated her from her family. For the last 15 years, Meredith has been living alone in San Francisco with two trusted caretakers. Then, on a muggy late summer day, a massive earthquake strikes Northern California, plunging the Bay Area into chaos. Without a moment's hesitation, Meredith invites her stunned and shaken neighbours into...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cheriton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind epic earthquakes, the world's worst-ever epic earthquake disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating earthquakes of...
12) Earthquake!
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains that earthquakes are caused by plate movement.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
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...
15) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Bolt, published by Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Take a close look at earthquakes through engaging text, fun facts, and infographics that stress visual literacy"--
17) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
©2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information on earthquakes, including their origins, causes, and destructive effects.
18) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
1993
Description
Discusses how earthquakes happen, predicting and measuring them, and some major earthquakes.
19) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Examines earthquakes, discussing what causes them, how they are measured, and how they can cause tsunamis. Includes a section on the San Francisco earthquake of 1989.
20) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Copper Beech Books
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains how and why earthquakes happen, their effect on the environment, and how potential catastrophies could be prevented by predicting when earthquakes might occur.
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