Earthquakes

by Ann Weil

Earthquakes are caused by shifts in the Earth's plates. Shock waves from these events cause varying amounts of destruction based on their magnitude. Often, earthquakes incite other disasters as well, such as fires and tsunami. Read here about major earthquakes calamities in San Francisco, Mexico City, Japan, Lisbon, and China.

Disasters! This series of nonfiction readers will grab a students interest from the very first page! Designed with struggling readers in mind, these riveting 64-page softcover books offer short chapters on significant disasters. Each chapter is its own mini-book, which includes a timeline, key terms, and interesting facts. Fascinating black and white photographs keep the pages turning. A bibliography encourages further topical reading

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens

64 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2004

About the author

Ann Weil (1908-1969) was a children's author whose children's historical novel, Red Sails to Capri was a 1953 Newbery Honor Book. Some of her other books include Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag, Betsy Ross: Girl of Old Philadelphia, and Eleanor Roosevelt: Courageous Girl. Ann was born in Harrisburg, Illinois.

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.