Bibliograph

Rocked by earthquakes, Therese M. Shea

Type

Label

Rocked by earthquakes, Therese M. Shea

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rocked by earthquakes

Oclc number

986788625

Responsibility statement

Therese M. Shea

Series statement

Natural disasters. How people survive

Summary

The ground begins to shake and dishes rattle on the shelves. It's an earthquake. Readers will learn why and where quakes happen and how scientists measure them. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail with full-color photographs and helpful diagrams. After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits. STEM and engineering topics from the Next Generation Science Standards are also included

Table Of Contents

It's a disaster! -- The origins of earthquakes -- Waves of energy -- Seismographs and seismograms -- The deadly damage -- Emergency earthquake response -- Earthquake preparedness -- Engineering for earthquakes -- After an earthquake -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification