Earthquakes category: 162 books

Cover of Earthquakes (Illustrations)
by Louis Pakiser, Kaye M. Shedlock
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2014

Example in this ebook Earthquakes in History The scientific study of earthquakes is comparatively new. Until the 18th century, few factual descriptions of earthquakes were recorded, and the natural cause of earthquakes was little understood. Those who did look for natural causes often...
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Earthquake

Nature and Culture

by Andrew Robinson
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013

The 2011 devastating, tsunami-triggering quake off the coast of Japan and 2010’s horrifying destruction in Haiti reinforce the fact that large cities in every continent are at risk from earthquakes. Quakes threaten Los Angeles, Beijing, Cairo, Delhi, Singapore, and many more cities, and despite...
Cover of Witness to Disaster: Earthquakes
by Dennis Fradin, Judy Fradin
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2011

It’s another normal day in Alaska, where the beauty of the rugged landscape makes the hardships of winter worth enduring. This Northern life is good, you think, when suddenly—without warning—your world is ROCKED! The ground sways beneath your feet with sickening force. You’ve just been caught...
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by William B. Rice
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2017

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are...
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The Big One

The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives

by Elizabeth Rusch
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2020

No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face--will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives? America's Pacific...
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by Dr. Franklyn M. Branley
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015

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.
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Quakeland

On the Road to America's Next Devastating Earthquake

by Kathryn Miles
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2017

A journey around the United States in search of the truth about the threat of earthquakes leads to spine-tingling discoveries, unnerving experts, and ultimately the kind of preparations that will actually help guide us through disasters. It’s a road trip full of surprises. Earthquakes. You...
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Magnitude 8

Earthquakes and Life Along the San Andreas Fault

by Philip L. Fradkin
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014

Magnitude 8 is the archetypal natural disaster defined. To understand the cataclysmic earthquake that will tear California apart one day, Philip L. Fradkin has written a dramatic history of earthquakes and an eloquent guide to the San Andreas Fault, the world's best-known tectonic landscape. The author...
Cover of 3rd Grade Science: Volcanoes & Earthquakes | Textbook Edition
by Baby Professor
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2017

The thought of angry volcanoes and strong earthquakes is very scary. But when your child understands why they happen, the fear is quickly replaced with fascination. Proper and effective education has the power to change perceptions. That is why this book is not just about texts and boring details. It also adds in pictures and colors to make learning all the more fun. Secure a copy now!
Cover of Earthquakes
by David and Patricia Armentrout
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2014

Learn about earthquakes and their side effects, such as landslides and tsunamis, and the introduction of the Richter scale to measure earthquakes.
Cover of Predicting Earthquakes
by Kristy Stark
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2018

Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly. Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground below us. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text...
Cover of Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself
by David Rothery
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2015

Written by Dr David Rothery, a volcanologist, geologist, planetary scientist and Professor of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University, Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas...
Cover of Los terremotos
by William B. Rice
Language: Spanish
Release Date: October 6, 2017

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are...
Cover of Volcanoes & Earthquakes, What & Why? : 2nd Grade Science Series
by Baby Professor
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015

Why do volcanoes and earthquakes happen? Is Earth throwing a tantrum? Let your child decode the answers for these on his/her own through this interactive educational book. Composed of pictures that allow for the understanding of geology and vulcanology, this is a great resource that would complement the heavy school textbooks. Grab a copy now!
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