
Written by Deborah Heiligman
Why does the ground shake, and how can people get ready?
Photographs and simple text explain what earthquakes are: the layers of the earth, plate tectonics and faults, how scientists measure quakes, and the damage they can do. The book also shows how to prepare for an earthquake and the beautiful scenery earthquakes leave behind. A Scholastic Science Readers Level 2 book.
Text and photographs relay information about the destructiveness of earthquakes, their origins, and how to prepare for one, while also reminding readers about the benefits of scenery and scientific study as a result of the phenomenon.
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