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Jump into Science: Earthquakes by Ellen J. Prager
Just what are earthquakes? How do they happen? And what kind of damage can they do? A friendly crow reveals the answers as he gives boys and girls a bird’s-eye view of earthquakes in action and introduces the basics of plate tectonics. Children learn that rocks inside Earth can break like a rubber band that has stretched too far. When these rocks break, they can cause the ground to shake and sway. Ellen Prager’s clear, concise text is full of fun facts, and Susan Greenstein’s dynamic illustrations convey an exciting sense of motion that young readers will love. There’s even an experiment that shows kids how to make their own earthquake.
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December 22, 2019
Fun and informative without being an overload for the kids I read to. I enjoyed the artwork in this a lot
April 8, 2018
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Another great book in the Jump Into Science series. I really enjoyed this one. As a kid, I was terrified of earthquakes. I didn't realize that here in Wisconsin, we don't really get big earthquakes. Part of my irrational fear was all of the books and movies that make all earthquakes seem like the end of the world. This is a wonderful book, because it teaches about earthquakes in a way that isn't scary. It is very matter-of-fact and shows a map of places that get a lot of earthquakes. It is clear that they can cause damage and injury, but it is not presented in an overly-terrifying way. It teaches what causes earthquakes and how to stay safe in them.At the end of the book, there is a little experiment to do to learn why buildings should be built on certain soil. As with the other books in the series, I would recommend for older children or those really interested in each topic, because they are quite text-heavy with lots of information. There are a lot of really good pictures as well. Good, engaging, educational read.
Another great book in the Jump Into Science series. I really enjoyed this one. As a kid, I was terrified of earthquakes. I didn't realize that here in Wisconsin, we don't really get big earthquakes. Part of my irrational fear was all of the books and movies that make all earthquakes seem like the end of the world. This is a wonderful book, because it teaches about earthquakes in a way that isn't scary. It is very matter-of-fact and shows a map of places that get a lot of earthquakes. It is clear that they can cause damage and injury, but it is not presented in an overly-terrifying way. It teaches what causes earthquakes and how to stay safe in them.At the end of the book, there is a little experiment to do to learn why buildings should be built on certain soil. As with the other books in the series, I would recommend for older children or those really interested in each topic, because they are quite text-heavy with lots of information. There are a lot of really good pictures as well. Good, engaging, educational read.
April 20, 2020
Genre: informational nonfiction
Grade range: PreK-3
As someone who has never experienced a violent earthquake, I liked being able to read about what they can be like. A book can be a window that shows the way into something we might not be able to experience. Because earthquakes are experienced all the time around the world, I want to be informed and know what it is like. The book didn’t just describe an earthquake, it also included the cause of earthquakes, the areas where they commonly happen, what to do when an earthquake happens, safety tips, and an activity to create your own mini earthquake.
Grade range: PreK-3
As someone who has never experienced a violent earthquake, I liked being able to read about what they can be like. A book can be a window that shows the way into something we might not be able to experience. Because earthquakes are experienced all the time around the world, I want to be informed and know what it is like. The book didn’t just describe an earthquake, it also included the cause of earthquakes, the areas where they commonly happen, what to do when an earthquake happens, safety tips, and an activity to create your own mini earthquake.
April 19, 2020
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Grade Level: K-3
This is a really good book about earthquakes. I like how this book gives a lot of information about earthquakes, including where they most often occur and what causes them to happen. I also think it is good that it talks about how homes are specifically designed to withstand earthquakes, and gives good advice on what children should do during an earthquake. It was also really cool at the end of the book that there was an experiment on how a kid could make their own earthquake. Really interesting book!
Grade Level: K-3
This is a really good book about earthquakes. I like how this book gives a lot of information about earthquakes, including where they most often occur and what causes them to happen. I also think it is good that it talks about how homes are specifically designed to withstand earthquakes, and gives good advice on what children should do during an earthquake. It was also really cool at the end of the book that there was an experiment on how a kid could make their own earthquake. Really interesting book!
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April 24, 2020
Genre: informational grade: 3-5
I think this book is a great book to include when learning about the science of storms and earthquakes. I know when I was a kid I was terrified of storms but learning about how they work and what causes them helped me to feel a little less scared because I felt like I knew what was going on. I think especially in areas were earthquakes are more prone to happen this is a great tool to have some kids feel informed and aware of the situation.
I think this book is a great book to include when learning about the science of storms and earthquakes. I know when I was a kid I was terrified of storms but learning about how they work and what causes them helped me to feel a little less scared because I felt like I knew what was going on. I think especially in areas were earthquakes are more prone to happen this is a great tool to have some kids feel informed and aware of the situation.
April 30, 2020
I thought this was a very good informational book for kids to read. Here in texas we do not experience earthquakes but its important for children to know that they exist and how it is they happen. This book tells them how and why they happen. It also gives them a small science expirement for them to create their own earthquake.
November 9, 2019
Informational text. the teaching point of this book is to inform students about earthquakes. This book uses illustrations and activities to allow students to delve into what earthquakes are, when they happen, why they happen, and where they happen. I really enjoyed this books fun way of learning.
September 22, 2018
Summary: Earth's plates moves building up energy and eventually releasing it in all directions. When the energy reaches the surface, it is called an earthquake and it can cause a lot of damage. Since there is no way to stop earthquakes from occurring, it is best to be prepared and stay safe if you were ever to be caught in one.
Evaluation: This book does a great job of explaining what an earthquake is and why they happen in kid-friendly terms. The illustrations are fun and colorful, yet still show the scientific nature behind earthquake formation. The book goes through what happens before, during, and after an earthquake in that order. Children will enjoy this simple informational book and even learn some earthquake safety tips.
Teaching Idea: This book is perfect to use as a read aloud during a science lesson. The book shows the reading, in chronological order, how earthquakes are formed, what happens during an earthquake, and after. After reading the book, the teacher can review what happens before, during, and after an earthquake, then have students create an earthquake formation timeline with pictures to remind them of each step, and a short description.
Evaluation: This book does a great job of explaining what an earthquake is and why they happen in kid-friendly terms. The illustrations are fun and colorful, yet still show the scientific nature behind earthquake formation. The book goes through what happens before, during, and after an earthquake in that order. Children will enjoy this simple informational book and even learn some earthquake safety tips.
Teaching Idea: This book is perfect to use as a read aloud during a science lesson. The book shows the reading, in chronological order, how earthquakes are formed, what happens during an earthquake, and after. After reading the book, the teacher can review what happens before, during, and after an earthquake, then have students create an earthquake formation timeline with pictures to remind them of each step, and a short description.
December 9, 2014
Earthquakes by Ellen Prager and Illustrated by Susan Greenstein is a book that describes what an earthquake is and what you can expect when one occurs. The text and vocabulary used in this book is easy to understand and would be suitable for young readers. The pictures however are not very helpful in understanding earthquakes because they don’t look very realistic. This book does provide quality accurate information about earthquakes such as the different faults and movement of tectonic plates that cause earthquakes. At the end of the book an experiment is provided that would help your students better understand the ways in which an earthquake is harmful. An activity to have your children do in class would be to go through a drill that the children should do if an earthquake occurred. They could take shelter under their desks and it would leave a memory with them of what the correct thing to do during an earthquake is. I would recommend this book for children in grades 1-5.
Prager, E., & Greenstein, S. (2002). Earthquakes. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.
Prager, E., & Greenstein, S. (2002). Earthquakes. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.
October 22, 2012
Content: Earth Science/ Earthquakes/ Natural Diasters
Grade: 4th
Safety first right? Right. This book would be a great intro to explaining natural causes and the safety procedures when it does happen. Although it's informative, it can gather children's interest by it's great illustration.Children knows what an earthquake looks like and what damages it causes, but do they know what causes an earthquake? We see so many lives being lost to earthquakes around the world, but do we know how often earthquakes are caused and where on earth does it take place? Well this book will tell you all about it! There's also an earthquake activity at the end of the book!
Grade: 4th
Safety first right? Right. This book would be a great intro to explaining natural causes and the safety procedures when it does happen. Although it's informative, it can gather children's interest by it's great illustration.Children knows what an earthquake looks like and what damages it causes, but do they know what causes an earthquake? We see so many lives being lost to earthquakes around the world, but do we know how often earthquakes are caused and where on earth does it take place? Well this book will tell you all about it! There's also an earthquake activity at the end of the book!
July 24, 2011
This really held my son's attention. It explains about earthquakes in an easy to understand way. We learned new stuff!
Like the other reviewer says, the pictures are pretty alarmist. But I can not find an earthquake book that does NOT have those scary pics. My son has been in many earthquakes and knew that the pics represented the worst, not the normal state after an earthquake.
Like the other reviewer says, the pictures are pretty alarmist. But I can not find an earthquake book that does NOT have those scary pics. My son has been in many earthquakes and knew that the pics represented the worst, not the normal state after an earthquake.
March 31, 2012
I like it when I find interesting non-fiction books for the kids. They really liked this one, mostly because I shook, squeezed, stretched, and pulled them whenever I read those words in the book. But they really were interested in how earthquakes work.
July 12, 2011
Great text. Pictures are pretty alarmist. If you live in California and have a child who is prone to worrying, skip this one.
February 25, 2013
Grade: 4th
Content: Earth Science/ Earthquakes/ Natural Disasters
Content: Earth Science/ Earthquakes/ Natural Disasters
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