Earthquakes

Written by Seymour Simon

Part of the Smithsonian-science Book Series

Paperback

$9.99

$9.58

6 - 10

Reading age

Page count

1,729

Word count

1010L

Lexile measure

May 23, 2006

Publication date

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What's Earthquakes About

Publisher Summary

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 WarmingHurricanesLightningStormsTornadoesWeatherWildfires

What Kind of Book is Earthquakes

Topics

seismic activity geology fault lines science earthquakes the Earth's crust natural disasters plate tectonics disaster preparedness tsunamis

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The Creative Behind the Book

Author

Seymour Simon

Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books &amp;amp; Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!