Earthquakes (A True Book: Earth Science)

by Ker Than

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531213506
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	08/07/2009
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Ker Than is a freelance science writer living in the Bay Area. He has written for National Geographic, New Scientist, and Popular Science.

Table of Contents

1 Shakes and Shocks

What does an earthquake feel like? 7

2 On Shaky Ground

Why does the ground shake? 13

Famous Fault

What is happening under the surface? 22

3 Risk and Rescue

Where is the next big quake likely to strike? 25

4 Studying Quakes

How do scientists find out what's happening deep underground? 33

5 Be Prepared

It's an earthquake! What should you do? 39

True Statistics 43

Resources 44

Important Words 46

Index 47

About the Author 48