First published 2003
Earthquakes introduces young readers to the powerful forces that shake our planet. Deborah Heiligman explains how the Earth's layers move and shift beneath our feet. She shows how scientists track these tremors and measure their power. The book covers fault lines and the movement of massive plates that form the Earth's surface. Heiligman describes some of history's most damaging earthquakes and their effects on people and places. Full-color photographs bring these geological processes to life for beginning readers. Children discover how earthquakes connect to broader earth science concepts. The book transforms complex geological ideas into accessible explanations that spark curiosity about our dynamic planet.
Genres: science, education, non-fiction, earth-sciences, science-nature
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: accessible-explanations, educational-nonfiction
48 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Reference