Earthquakes

What does an earthquake feel like, and how long does it last? What are the stages of an earthquake? How can dogs help to rescue people? Eyewitness books bring science up close in a way that will totally engage students of all ages. Stunning photographs and illustrations make this book a resource that will be appreciated for years to come.

Earthquakes are one of nature's most mysterious forces. Some are so small they can't be felt, while others can make buildings fall down. This book describes why earthquakes happen, the causes and effects of earthquakes, and what to do if one happens near you. Colorful pictures and clear text for early readers.

Colorful illustrations and simple text make complex earth science fascinating and easy to understand for younger children. The book includes a hands-on experiment and extra material for further learning.

Return to Scout's world of natural-disaster mishaps in the second installment of the Survival Scout graphic novel series - this time to learn about tsunamis. Perfect for fans of Scholastic's I SURVIVED series!

Here are 20 simple experiments related to earthquakes that kids can do with materials found around the house. Includes ideas for turning the experiments into great science fair projects. Illustrations make this a project-doer's dream come true.

A human look at people who have lived through and survived the experience of a tsunami. True events suffered by real people with photographs to document the events.

In 1912, scientist Alfred Wegener proposed that the continents were once a single land mass but had slowly moved apart over millions of years. Learn more about how plate tectonics have shaped the earth.

In true National Geographic form, the science of volcanoes and earthquakes are brought to our view with fabulous photographs depicting huge cracks in the earth, flowing lava, and amazing tsunami waves, just to name a few. Learn amazing facts that you never knew about the power of the earth.

Science writer Seymour Simon introduces young learners to earthquakes with full-color photographs in this standards-aligned book. Diagrams, maps, graphs and real-life examples supplement the engaging text. In addition to the how and why of earthquakes, a discussion of safety measures is included.