الزلازل

by Deborah Heiligman, ديبورا هيليجمان

Learn more about these destructive forces! The Scholastic Science Readers series was created especially to bring exciting nonfiction to beginning readers. Illustrated with full-color photographs.From faults to plate tectonics, this simple introduction to earthquakes will pique kids' interest about the amazing planet on which they live.Key earth science topics are discussed in relation to this natural phenomenon. Children will learn about the layers of the earth, how scientists measure the strength of an earthquake, and about some of the most devastating earthquakes in history.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2006

About the author

Deborah Heiligman has been writing for children since she worked at Scholastic News soon after college. Since then she has written more than thirty books for children and teens. Her books include picture books, both fiction and nonfiction, and young adult nonfiction and fiction. Some titles: Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith, a National Book Award finalist; The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos, a Cook Prize Winner and Orbis Pictus honor; Intentions, a Sydney Taylor Award winner, and a picture book series about Tinka the dog. Her latest book is Vincent and Theo: The van Gogh Brothers. For more information please visit www.DeborahHeiligman.com

Reviews

[Storm Nox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I say this is a pretty good book to get juvenile information on earthquakes without it being too simplified. Did I read this to exit out of my midlife crisis as an adult? Maybe. But I like the set up of the information, it doesn't jump around like crazy compared to other informative reads, there is a set path that it follows all the way through. I appreciate the font sizing along with the captions included for images. I find this to be beneficial as someone going into substitution as this could entertain a good sum of grades and allow for questions and input, along with an ending activity.

[Kristin Fisher · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would be a great book to read with children during science class, especially during the time most earthquakes occur. I like the use of real pictures throughout the book and how the book talks about real earthquakes that have impacted people worldwide. Helpful glossary and index in the back of the book.

[Jc · Rating 3 out of 5]

The immensity and destructiveness of earthquakes is mind-blowing.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice educational book but with photos of the after effects of various earthquakes. It may not be right for super sensitive children, but it is eye opening for the curious ones.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Earthquakes tells the young reader all about how and why they happen. There are several earthquakes every day, but they aren't usually felt.

The author even gives tips for anyone living in an earthquake zone.

There are great illustrations and pictures of the aftermath of several earthquakes.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to earthquakes to include preparing for an earthquake and what to do. Very matter-of-fact with high-quality photographs.