The 12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time

The 12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time
Author: Susan E. Hamen
Publisher: All-Time Worst Disasters
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781632355348

Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.--

The 12 Worst Health Disasters of All Time

The 12 Worst Health Disasters of All Time
Author: Susan E. Hamen
Publisher: All-Time Worst Disasters
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781632355379

Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.--

The Worst Earthquakes of All Time

The Worst Earthquakes of All Time
Author: Mary L. Englar
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1496653149

A slight tremble shakes the room. Suddenly, a violent force rocks the house's foundation as a crack runs down the street. Earthquake! The shattering effects of these natural disasters have wreaked havoc on people around the world. From Chile to China, stand your ground and explore the worst earthquakes in history.

The 12 Worst Fires of All Time

The 12 Worst Fires of All Time
Author: Laura Perdew
Publisher: All-Time Worst Disasters
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781632355355

Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes
Author: Cari Meister
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781577650836

Describes the nature and measurement of earthquakes and the devastation that they can cause on land and sea, including the giant seismic waves known as tsunamis.

Earthquake Alert!

Earthquake Alert!
Author: Shilpa Mehta-Jones
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778715726

When the earth shakes beneath your feet, the result can be dangerous and deadly. This book traces tremors and seismic waves and explains how we have prepared for the unexpected quakes that rock our citiesand countryside. Special sections feature* Earth's layers, plate tectonics, and major fault lines* technology used for forecasting, predicting, and measuring earthquakes* accompanying tsunamis, landslides, and fires* activity/observation page

Plate Tectonics and Disasters

Plate Tectonics and Disasters
Author: Tom Greve
Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 162513164X

This book goes into great detail about the different layers of the Earth and how the shifting tectonic plates can cause natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis. In-depth information and stunning photographs reinforce the informative text.

The Worst Tsunamis of All Time

The Worst Tsunamis of All Time
Author: Terri Dougherty
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 142968416X

"Describes the worst tsunamis in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.

California's Deadliest Earthquakes

California's Deadliest Earthquakes
Author: Abraham Hoffman
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2017-06-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439660824

A detailed look at the state’s most terrifying and destructive disasters—photos included. Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. And despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable “big one.” More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach’s 1933 earthquake caused nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. In this book, historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California’s most destructive tremors.

Earthquake

Earthquake
Author: Joyce Markovics
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1627241809

The ground rumbles and shakes as cracks appear in the sidewalk. A house starts to sway back and forth. The family inside hides under a table to protect themselves from falling debris. In this captivating introduction to earthquakes, early readers will be swept up in the dramatic text that describes the first signs of an earthquake, its destructive power, and, most importantly, how to stay safe from this sudden and often violent natural disaster. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids’ attention. Emergent readers won’t be able to stop turning the pages as they learn about the forces of nature that can wreak havoc on our world.