Earthquake!

By Fran Hodgkins, Judith Hunt (Illustrator)

Part of the Half and Half series

A boy's quest to build earthquake-proof structures begins amid San Francisco's devastation.

53 pages

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In 1906 San Francisco, young Louis witnesses a catastrophic earthquake that reduces the city to ruins. As he and his mother flee the inferno, Louis vows to revolutionize building design to withstand such disasters. Can he turn tragedy into innovation, or will nature's fury prevail? Explore the science behind earthquakes and the resilience of the human spirit in this gripping tale of survival and determination.

From the publisher

Story: Shaken to the Ground Louis and his family arrive in San Francisco on April 17, 1906. The next day, one of the most devastating earthquakes in history rocks the city. Many of the buildings crumble and most of the rest are destroyed in the fires that follow. As Louis and his mother are evacuated from the burning city, he resolves to find a way to construct buildings that can survive a great earthquake. Facts: About Earthquakes Earthquakes are one of the most powerful and feared forces of nature. We cannot predict or prevent earthquakes, but we can be better prepared for them. Discover why earthquakes happen and why some earthquakes cause little destruction, while others cause such devastation. Plus, learn about some of the most famous earthquakes in history and where they are most likely to strike in the future.

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