Predicting Earthquakes

Predicting Earthquakes
Author: Kristy Stark
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages:
Release: 2022-01-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684524482

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 builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Earthquakes!

Earthquakes!
Author: Cy Armour
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684447771

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Early elementary readers find out what causes earthquakes and what to do to stay safe if one occurs in this helpful nonfiction reader. Featuring informational text, colorful maps, diagrams, and vibrant photos, this book keeps children engaged and fascinated at the same time!

People Who Predict: Estimating: Read Along or Enhanced eBook

People Who Predict: Estimating: Read Along or Enhanced eBook
Author: Diana Noonan
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2024-02-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

There are many different jobs in which people make predictions for the future based on data collected in the past. Volcanologists and seismologists use data collection to make predictions for the future based on data collected in the past! With vibrant ph

Earthquake Readiness

Earthquake Readiness
Author: Simon Rose
Publisher: Natural Disasters: Meeting the
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778765264

We cannot prevent earthquakes, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This important book examines what scientists know about earthquakes, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict earthquakes and make cities, buildings, and people safer. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information.

Shattering Earthquakes

Shattering Earthquakes
Author: Louise Spilsbury
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 143293791X

This book teaches readers about earthquakes and how scientists detect these natural disasters.

Predicting Earthquakes

Predicting Earthquakes
Author: John Farndon
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781432918316

This book examines the structure of Earth and how earthquakes happen, highlighting how science helps prediction and being prepared.

Earthquake Prediction--state of the Art

Earthquake Prediction--state of the Art
Author: Max Wyss
Publisher: Birkhauser
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1997
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

The debate about our capability or inability to predict earthquakes is shown in this book. Proponents of prediction methods make their cases, but critics point out shortcomings and an international panel prepared a list of significant earthquake precursors, that may be useful for prediction attempts.

The Science of Earthquakes

The Science of Earthquakes
Author: Kristi Lew
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1502646455

Earthquakes are some of the most powerful natural disasters on Earth. They can swallow people, cars, and buildings. This exciting book explores the ways earthquakes form, how they're measured, and what people on the ground can do when the room starts to shake. Using carefully leveled text and engaging full-color graphics and photographs, this book introduces readers to the science behind earthquakes and details ways people can prepare for and stay safe during earth-moving events. It also takes a look at advancements in earthquake technologies, from the historical to the cutting-edge. This book is filled with stats, visuals, and real-life examples sure to engage young readers interested in discovering more.

The Man who Predicts Earthquakes

The Man who Predicts Earthquakes
Author: Cal Orey
Publisher: Sentient Publications
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1591810361

Meet Jim Berkland, a California geologist whose forecast of the famous October 17, 1989 World Series Quake that rumbled through the San Francisco Bay Area was right on the money. This is the first book to document a geologist's uncanny ability to foretell earthquakes around the world. This facinating read includes stories of earthquake survivors, a wealth of details about seismic activity in earthquake prone regions around the world.