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The science of an earthquake / by Lois Sepahban.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: 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
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1631376292 (hardcover)
  • 1631376748 (pbk.)
  • 9781631376290 (hardcover)
  • 9781631376740 (pbk.)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Rumbling in the desert -- What Is an earthquake? -- How earthquakes happen -- Earthquake effects -- Top 10 worst earthquakes.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 551.22 S479 Available 33111007918150
Total holds: 0

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.

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