Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Human Earthquake
Author: Ramon DarnellPublisher:
ISBN: 9780999221303
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An epic journey from innocences to the mean streets of south side Chicago
Earthquakes
Author: Seymour SimonPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062121162
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes! In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book. Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather: Global Warming Hurricanes Lightning Storms Tornadoes Weather Wildfires
How to Survive an Earthquake
Author: Heather MontgomeryPublisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429622792
Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
An earthquake can happen anytime, anywhere. Be prepared if one shakes up your world. Whether you're trapped in rubble or surrounded by spilled chemicals, you'll find out how to stay safe in How to Survive an Earthquake.
Earthquake Information Bulletin
Author: When the Ground Shakes
Author: Irit AlmogPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692064931
Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"If you picked up this book, you probably live in an earthquake zone. We specifically designed this children's story to reduce stress and anxiety in the sudden event of an earthquake by helping children understand and cope with their feelings. We are excited for this book to benefit both you and your child in the event of an unforeseen disaster such as when the ground shakes." --Page [4] of cover.
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Author: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 (I Survived #5)
Author: Lauren TarshisPublisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545392616
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page!Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible.But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken -- literally -- and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster?The I SURVIVED series continues with another thrilling story of a boy caught in one of history's most terrifying disasters!
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Author: Steven Lawrence KramerPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9781032842776
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This fully-updated new edition provides an introduction to geotechnical earthquake engineering to first-time readers (typically first-year graduate students) with a level of detail that will be useful to more advanced students, as well as researchers and practitioners. It covers the topic of geotechnical earthquake engineering beginning with an introduction to seismology and earthquake ground motions. It also includes hazard analysis and performance-based earthquake engineering design and dynamic soil properties. These topics are followed by site response and its analysis and soil-structure interaction"--
Earthquake Terror
Author: Peg KehretPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101661690
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
When Jonathan and his family go camping on Magpie Island, they look forward to a fun, relaxing weekend. But their fun quickly vanishes when Jonathan, his sister, Abby, and their dog, Moose, find themselves in the middle of a natural disaster. A devastating earthquake has hit, destroying their camper, knocking out the only bridge to the mainland, and leaving Jonathan, Abby, and their dog with no food, water, or shelter. Alone in the woods, can Jonathan manage to keep calm and save Abby and Moose—and stay alive himself?
Fault Lines
Author: Johanna WagstaffePublisher:
ISBN: 9781459812437
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This fully illustrated, nonfiction book for middle readers focuses on earthquakes, how they happen and what you need to know.