Books with title Earthquake Terror

From the beginning, Jonathan is spooked by the deserted island where his family is camping-and his premonitions come true.The family is looking forward to a fun, relaxing stay on Magpie Island, but when Jonathan's mother breaks her ankle, Jonathan and his younger sister, Abby, are left alone with just their dog, Moose. Then a devastating earthquake hits. The bridge is destroyed, the trailer is smashed, and there's no food or water. Suddenly, Jonathan and Abby are fighting for their lives.

After Jonathan's mother breaks her ankle on a family camping trip, Jonathan and his younger sister Abby are left alone on a deserted island. Then a devastating earthquake hits -- and suddenly, Jonathan and Abby are fighting for their lives. Fast-paced and frighteningly believable, this is a sure bet for fans of wilderness adventures and thrillers alike."Tight and involving". -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The tautly written story sustains the suspense without ever becoming melodramatic". -- School Library Journal

This book about Earthquakes empowers your kids with information and preparedness. What causes earthquakes? Can we predict them? How are earthquakes measured? How do we prepare for them? There are lots of fun factoids and a few experiments. (Learn how to make your own seiche.) What was the biggest earthquake? Find out here.EARTHQUAKE! won HONORABLE MENTION in the Wild Card Category at the 2009 GREEN BOOK FESTIVAL.

Ricky Thomas, his brother Doug, and his sister Polly spend their summer holidays in the coffee walk surrounding their grandparents’ country home in Dallas, Jamaica. Above the children the leaves of the mango and coffee trees are drying, the thin asphalt is becoming syrupy beneath their feet, and the atmosphere is electric with the sun’s heat. While Ricky scouts for an observation platform for his imaginary island, the siblings feel the earth itself move beneath them. Is it part of their vivid imaginations, or is it the sign of a coming earthquake?

How do weather forecasters predict storms? When does a snowstorm turn into a real blizzard? Get answers to these questions and more in the Natural Disasters series, which features clear explanations and tips for being prepared for extreme natural events. This photo-illustrated book describes how earthquakes happen, how quakes affect people, and highlights some historic earthquakes. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to quakes.

The only thought on Jeff Belno's mind is escape.Weeks ago, when he begged his parents to let him take his horse Red with him to camp, maybe somehow Jeff knew he would be wanting to run away. All he could remember now was the way the camp coach had been hounding him, making him feel stupid. All his life people had thought of him as somewhat of a slow learner. He has to make the journey home alone, to prove something to everyone.Jeff knows that he will have to face dangers on his horseback journey through the Adirondack Mountains. But he never dreams that the very earth will heave and crack open before he and Red can reach their destination.- - - - -Everyone knows Matt Christopher as the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children and young adults. From books on football and baseball to soccer and skateboarding, his work has spanned three generations of readers. He has also written several Mystery/Suspense/Adventure novels which showcase his exceptional storytelling ability. His books are sure to delight everyone, young and old:EARTHQUAKE, DESPERATE SEARCH, DEVIL PONY, STRANDED, LOOK FOR THE BODY, THE MYSTERY UNDER FUGITIVE HOUSE, THE MYSTERY ON CRABTREE HILL, THE MYSTERY AT MONKEY RUN.