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Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.

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ISBN-13:	9781432937911
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	Awesome Forces of Nature
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	IG930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Louise Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. Her writing covers a wide range of topics from animals and science to history and social studies.

Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history.

What Is an Earthquake? 4

What Causes Earthquakes? 6

Where Do Earthquakes Happen? 10

CASE STUDY: United Kingdom, 2002 11

What Happens in an Earthquake? 12

CASE STUDY: Mexico City, 1985 13

Do Earthquakes Cause Other Disasters? 14

CASE STUDY: San Francisco, 1989 16

Who Helps After an Earthquake? 18

CASE STUDY: China, 2008 20

Can Earthquakes Be Predicted? 22

Can People Prepare for Earthquakes? 24

Can Earthquakes Be Prevented? 28

Major Earthquakes of the Recent Past 29

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32

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Editorial Reviews

This visually appealing series is sure to catch the eyes of students and educators. Whether reading for research purposes or just for fun, these titles are sure to please. The interesting and accurate facts are presented in an easily understood vocabulary. Sections on what the force of nature is, what causes it, where it happens, who helps after it occurs, how it can be predicted, how people can prepare, and if the force of nature can be prevented are the main subtopics included. Incredible eye-catching photographs, diagrams, or maps are tastefully positioned on every page. Each title contains at least three case studies of actual events that bring these incredible forces of nature to life. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Table of Contents. Index. –Amy E. Parker, Director of Lower School Library Services, Second Baptist School, Houston, Texas Library Media Connection November/December 2010 Issue

Library Media Connection

This Heinemann Info-Search series offers truly awesome descriptions of natural phenomena. Each book packages facts, science, statistics, and human experience with natural phenomena in a way that flows logically, making it attractive and understandable for students. Each photo is worth a thousand words. Students watch and hear news in the media, but a photo allows them to stop, focus, and reflect. The scientific explanation for the cause of earthquakes is kept simple, as is the description of the technology used to predict them. This simplicity will attract teachers to use this book for third- and fourth-grade elementary students, and it is still challenging enough to use with fifth-grade students because the statistics reflect the enormous economic and social implications caused by this natural disaster. Earthquakes can trigger mudslides, tsunamis, collapsed buildings, and after shocks, which are subjects of other books in this series. The photos reflect how developing countries are struggling with these disasters and foster connections to social studies, economics, math, and engineering. The beauty of the books in this series is that the information is so current. They bring many other subjects together, making them ideal for integrated studies at the elementary level. Statistics are plentiful and will challenge students. A teacher may want to provide comparisons to make these numbers easier to comprehend. Almost every page has a related photo, map, graph, or diagram with an information box explaining exactly what is depicted. Terms in the glossary are printed in bold text and relate to geography, social studies, and science. They represent a good how-and-why resource for students when disasters around the world are in the media and the opportunity for capturing students' interest is immediate. Students will be interested in making sense of disasters they can remember, such as the earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Teachers will find these to be "awesome" additions to their classrooms. — Karen Timmons NSTA Recommends12/14/2010 website

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