Books with title Powerful Earthquakes

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. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Now rebranded with a new cover look and with updated text and art, this classic picture book describes the causes and effects of earthquakes (including a tsunami). This book features rich vocabulary and fascinating cross-sections of mountains, volcanoes, and faults in the earth’s moving crust. The text and art were vetted by Dr. Roland Burgmann, Professor of the Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley.This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather:Global WarmingHurricanesLightningStormsTornadoesWeatherWildfires

Around the world, geological phenomena shape landscapes and create breathtaking scenery. In language fit for the youngest geologists, Earth Rocks! explores six geological formations and phenomena, explaining how they form or occur as well as any damages they may cause. Photographs of famous locations and events complement the text, while a closing activity encourages applied understanding of important scientific concepts. 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.

An exploration of earthquakes and their causes.A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes!In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather:Global WarmingHurricanesLightningStormsTornadoesWeatherWildfires

Some earthquakes are so powerful they change the landscape. Many are so weak people cant feel them. Even with advances in science, seismologists still cant 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. Theyll read about historic earthquakes, see photographs of the aftermath, and learn how to prepare for an earthquakes mighty tremors.