The science of an earthquake / by Lois Sepahban.
Material type: TextSeries: 21st century skills library. Disaster sciencePublisher: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2015]Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1631376292 (hardcover)
- 1631376748 (pbk.)
- 9781631376290 (hardcover)
- 9781631376740 (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 551.22 S479 | Available | 33111007918150 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Rumbling in the desert -- What Is an earthquake? -- How earthquakes happen -- Earthquake effects -- Top 10 worst earthquakes.
Age 11.
Grades 4 to 6.